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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PublishedDecember 12, 2012
Golfers don’t want Portland course privatized
Players on Tuesday said privatization would likely lead to higher costs and a less welcoming atmosphere.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2012
New Portland teen shelter ‘so much better’
Homelessness among those between the ages of 12 and 20 has increased, and the old shelter was turning away teenagers every night.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2012
Portland: Calorie counts on menus lead to healthier choices
One in two women and one in four men who notice the calorie info change their minds, usually by picking a lower-calorie item.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2012
Millions at stake as city advocates protecting revenue sharing funds
More money will become available if the Legislature doesn’t transfer the funds to fill the budget gap.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2012
Portland wants state to hear urban voices
The mayor taps into coalitions and he plans to coordinate with the city’s legislators to advance Portland’s interests.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2012
Head of Portland Regional Chamber to step down
Godfrey Wood of Falmouth says he will retire Dec. 31 after 15 years as CEO.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2012
Portland YouTube celebrity releases 2nd video with former self
Jeremiah McDonald releases a “prequel” to a video he released in July that garnered 8 million views and brought him national fame.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2012
Portland Regional Chamber CEO stepping down
Chamber Chief Executive Officer Godfrey Wood, of Falmouth, will retire on Dec. 31 after 15 years in the post.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2012
‘Fascist’ or elegant? Proposed Portland arts venue draws mixed reaction
The architect and the Friends group will discuss the project with Munjoy Hill residents Monday.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2012
Proposed music venue stirs debate on Munjoy Hill
A modern 400-seat performance hall is on the drawing board to replace a church structure at the corner of Congress and Munjoy streets.
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