Randy Billings is a government watchdog and political reporter who has been the State House bureau chief since 2021. He was named the Maine Press Association’s Journalist of the Year in 2020. He joined the Press Herald in 2012 as the Portland City Hall reporter, where his beat touched on a wide range of topics, including municipal government, immigration, homelessness, housing and social services. Prior to that, he worked at various weeklies as well as business and arts publications. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, Orono. He lives in North Yarmouth with his wife and two children and enjoys the outdoors and playing his upright bass.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2015
Three candidates vie to represent District 2 in Portland City Council race
Wells Lyons, Spencer Thibodeau and Rob Korobkin want to serve the western portion of the city peninsula.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2015
Portland City Council at-large race: Two newcomers challenge longtimer
Matthew Coffey and David Foster seek the seat held by incumbent Nicholas Mavodones.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2015
Two city councilors, school board member back Portland Mayor Michael Brennan
The elected officials say the mayor can be trusted to do what’s best for Portland and is being blamed unfairly for some city problems.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2015
Portland teachers back Strimling for mayor
The union representing city educators backs challenger Ethan Strimling.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2015
Portland mayoral candidates stake out positions on women’s issues in forum at USM
Mayor Michael Brennan and his two challengers try to set themselves apart during an event that draws more than 50 people.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2015
Portland council approves requirement for affordable housing units
The rule calls for 10 percent of the housing units in new developments of 10 units or more to be affordable to middle-income earners.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2015
Portland OKs new eligibility guidelines for asylum-seekers
The City Council makes the program as broad as possible despite questions about how the state will implement a new law on General Assistance.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2015
Portland mayoral race: Challenger Ethan Strimling says a successful leader listens first
The runner-up in the 2011 race, up for a rematch, points to his endorsements in a stated bid ‘to bring people together.’
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PublishedOctober 15, 2015
Portland mayoral race: Tom MacMillan believes in social justice, bold approaches
The special ed technician has been active on city issues such as the minimum wage, housing conditions, recreational marijuana, Congress Square Park and more.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2015
Portland mayoral race: Incumbent Michael Brennan says he’s one man, trying to make a difference
Although he has clashed with the City Council, the Democrat has built on successes in an era of in-city and statewide challenges.
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