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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PublishedOctober 23, 2012
Another large hotel planned for Portland
Innkeepers express concern the $17.5 million hotel, the third proposal since summer, will strain the local market.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2012
After infestation, Portland comedy club to stay closed
The Comedy Connection, the Porthole and the Harbour’s Edge were shut down last month after a health inspection revealed a rat infestation, among other violations.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2012
Maine House candidates address concerns of homeless
Advocacy group sponsors forum to encourage voter participation of those in shelters.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2012
City panel delays vote on new rules for airport cabs
The City Council’s Transportation, Energy and Sustainability Committee delays its recommendation for reducing the number of taxis at the airport due to a lack of a quorum.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2012
City Council candidates appear at forum on homeless issues
Six candidates vying for three seats on the council will share breakfast and field questions from people who are homeless.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2012
Portland eatery inspections, smoking ban get review
A panel will consider making 36 parks smoke-free and fines for restaurants with health violations.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2012
Portland candidates debate city business policies
Six candidates seeking three City Council seats square off in a forum hosted by the Portland Community Chamber.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2012
Airport cab drivers offer alternatives to lottery
A city panel will review the ideas, and in other matters, will take up Route 77 and Libbytown traffic changes.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2012
Portland panel urges regional solution to homelessness
One recommendation is to establish three 35-unit housing complexes.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2012
Route 1 bridge replacement to impact bikers, walkers
At the end of next week, a new five-foot path will be opened closer to the travel lanes of the existing Portland-to-Falmouth bridge spanning the Presumpscot Rover.
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