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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PublishedApril 9, 2015
Environmentalists cheer as Portland prepares to impose bag fee, plastic foam ban
The two new city ordinances take effect Wednesday.
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PublishedApril 8, 2015
Portland’s acting city manager leaving post
Sheila Hill-Christian is leaving the top job at City Hall to take a position as assistant city manager in Cincinnati.
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PublishedApril 7, 2015
Portland approves Congress Street closure for art walk
The City Council goes along with the June 5 road closure, but wants a better plan to keep traffic and public buses moving.
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PublishedApril 7, 2015
Mayor wants budget to reflect Portland’s values
Michael Brennan says he doesn’t want city councilors to be swayed by ‘external negative forces.’
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PublishedApril 6, 2015
Portland postpones public hearing, vote on waterfront parcel rezoning
Rescheduling for June 1, the city must first recertify its comprehensive plan that guides zoning decisions.
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PublishedApril 5, 2015
State to put restaurant inspection data online
A 2013 Telegram investigation has led health safety officials in Maine to join other states that already provide Internet access to health inspection records.
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PublishedApril 3, 2015
Portland proposes 13 layoffs and tax increase as budget fix
Because of cuts in state aid, Portland faces a $10 million gap and needs to raise property taxes by 2.9 percent.
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PublishedApril 2, 2015
Developers: Waterfront project would give Portland $200 million boost
Critics say the economic activity is a benefit, but fear encroachment into the Munjoy Hill neighborhood.
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PublishedApril 1, 2015
Proposal calls for cafe in Portland’s vacant Deering Oaks castle
The group floating the idea has lined up two restaurateurs who envision mixed seating, a simple menu and beverages.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2015
Portland Public Library picks associate director to take charge
Sarah Campbell will take over the executive director’s job from Stephen Podgajny, who is retiring, on July 11.
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