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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PublishedFebruary 18, 2014
Gubernatorial candidate Michaud to outline plan for Maine economy
It’s aimed at sparking discussions with voters on how to move the state forward, a spokeswoman for the Democrat says.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2014
When Maine’s snowplows get in a scrape
Collateral damage to vehicles and property during storm cleanup costs cities thousands of dollars.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2014
Portland destroyed records, says group fighting high-rises
Keep Portland Livable files a lawsuit over city approval of four towers in Bayside.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2014
Anti-abortion protesters sue to overturn buffer zone outside Portland clinic
The lawsuit mirrors a Massachusetts case now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2014
Portland to close homeless health clinic after losing federal grant
The grant that helps to fund the Health Care for Homeless budget expires at the end of April.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2014
Opponents of Portland towers will ask court to stop project
The group claims city officials failed to uphold rules and standards in approving the midtown development.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2014
Federal court strikes down Portland’s ban on panhandling in medians
In a ruling that could forestall similar efforts around the U.S., a judge rules the city ordinance violates free-speech rights and is unconstitutional.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2014
Traffic worries delay vote on Portland arena plan
The Planning Board wants more time to consider the more ambitious proposal’s impact on traffic.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2014
Portland public works edges toward move out of Bayside
Council committees will take up a plan to lease a Canco Road building, and a nonprofit likes the site that city workers would vacate.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2014
Parking a hurdle for Munjoy Hill music hall plan
At meetings this week, neighbors also are likely to discuss the building’s size and the benefits for businesses and residents.
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