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 21, 2013
Fire damages Portland school bus
No one was injured, but the 5-year-old bus sustained extensive damage.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2013
Panel endorses study of State, High street conversion
Public Services Director Michael Bobinsky said there is no state or federal funding available for the project, so it would need to be funded from local property taxes.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2013
S. Portland hires former Red Claws exec
Jon Jennings will work to attract businesses and jobs for the city, but says he also will retain his ties to The Forefront at Thompson’s Point, which is trying to land businesses as tenants.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2013
Local tax: Perennial nonstarter gets a push
Even opponents agree that the governor’s budget could spawn a municipal tax on goods, services.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2013
West End apartment complex going up for approval
The 39-unit development at Pine and Brackett streets would include two retail units and a parking garage.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2013
Friends striving to save Congress Square Plaza
The group launches a petition drive against the sale of the public park to a private hotel developer.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2013
Registry likely for Portland street artists
A City Council committee rejects many proposals but backs free registration despite legal qualms.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2013
2nd marine business eyes Maine State Pier
A new marine-related business is looking to lease 10,000 square feet on the Portland waterfront, with an option to expand.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2013
Newspaper theme could be part of new Portland hotel
Plans call for converting the former Portland Press Herald building into a boutique hotel and restaurant.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2013
Munjoy Hill performance hall plans ‘on right track’
Further revisions in the design are expected to be made before the final plan is ready for a vote.
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