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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PublishedJanuary 24, 2014
Portland proposal to raise minimum wage will get lots of scrutiny
The city plans to move slowly in assessing the impact of the mayor’s idea on businesses and workers.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2014
Portland mayor: Raise city’s minimum wage
Michael Brennan unveils several new priorities at his State of the City address on Wednesday.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2014
In speech, Portland mayor sets sights on city’s future
Michael Brennan is expected to talk about the city’s real estate boom in his State of the City address.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2014
Panel to hear Portland employee’s sexual harassment complaint
The worker claims his female supervisor drew male genitals on an evaluation form, called him ‘babe’ and ‘darling,’ and put her hand on his shoulder.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2014
Developer rebuilding hotel on Portland’s Great Diamond Island
He says the project can go forward thanks to Portland firefighters, who were able to contain a Nov. 23 fire and preserve most of the historic walls.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2014
Petitions aim to halt Congress Square Plaza project
The Friends of Congress Square Park seek a June vote making it harder for the city to sell open spaces.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2014
Group: Portland plaza petition drive complete
The effort aims to prevent development of Congress Square Plaza, which the city sold last year.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2014
Portland’s Midtown project now awaits permits, possible legal fight
Opponents haven’t said whether they will appeal the site-plan approval for the $105 million Bayside development.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2014
Portland approves $105 million ‘midtown’ project
Planners approve the plan for four high-rise towers in Bayside despite misgivings, neighbor protests and a lawsuit threat.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2014
Portland looks to challenge loss of homeless clinic grant
The nonprofit center that won the funding says the key goal is to provide services, but 1,300 people may lose access to health care.
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