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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PublishedJune 3, 2015
Portland mayor formally announces re-election bid
Michael Brennan will seek a second term in November.
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PublishedJune 2, 2015
Portland’s approval of waterfront project won’t end argument over building heights
Opponents of the redevelopment planned at the former Portland Co. complex are petitioning for a referendum that could overturn the council’s decision.
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PublishedJune 2, 2015
Portland Mayor Michael Brennan to announce re-election bid
He has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday morning at Ocean Gateway Terminal.
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PublishedJune 1, 2015
City Council approves redevelopment of Portland Co. complex
The public hearing and debate on what one councilor calls a ‘transformative’ waterfront project draws an overflow crowd and far-reaching arguments for and against the plan.
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PublishedJune 1, 2015
Portland council OKs temporary agreement with Uber
It will allow the ride-sharing service to continue operating in the city until complete guidelines are adopted.
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PublishedJune 1, 2015
Portland council postpones vote on budget again
The decision pushes the vote on the 2015-16 municipal budget back to June 24, just a week before the budget is supposed to take effect.
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PublishedJune 1, 2015
Portland council to consider proposal to restore overflow shelter
The cost of it and proposed restoration of aid to certain types of immigrants would be more than $5 million.
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PublishedJune 1, 2015
City trying to allay concerns over waterfront development
Portland councilors are expected to back plans for the former Portland Co. complex amid vocal opposition from some worried about water views.
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PublishedMay 29, 2015
House would raise restaurant-license fees
The Maine Restaurant Association opposes the proposal, which heads to the Senate.
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PublishedMay 28, 2015
Maine House votes for more restaurant inspectors
The mostly party-line vote means the bill could be rejected in the Republican-controlled Senate, however.
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