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 15, 2012
Council considers chipping in $75K to save Canco Woods
Tonight, Portland City Council will consider tapping into the city’s land bank fund to purchase the land.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2012
Who are Portland’s homeless?
With shelters overflowing and a city task force ready with proposed solutions, we profile members of the primary groups being served.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2012
City seeks public input on wildlife sculptures for Eastern Prom
The Friends of the Eastern Promenade is seeking permission from the city to allow a temporary installation for two pieces of art by Wendy Klemperer, whose work is currently on display at the Portland Jetport.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2012
Sex offenders charged after being found with girl, 16
The two men from New Hampshire also face drug-related charges after they were arrested in York.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2012
Oxford Plains racetrack has a new owner
Tom Mayberry, head of Pro All Stars Series, plans to create a multi-use facility, with monster trucks, motocross and faster cars.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2012
Maine Wharf getting new life
A CEO who plans to buy the pier wants to make repairs and find a mix of tenants.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2012
Committee opposes tying tax breaks to job creation
PORTLAND — Members of the City Council’s Housing and Community Development Committee decided Wednesday that property tax breaks for developers should not be tied directly to the number of jobs that a project will create. “I’m against setting hard and fast requirements,” Councilor Edward Suslovic said. “I’m a big fan of maximum flexibility.” Consequently, the […]
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PublishedOctober 10, 2012
City schedules meetings on neighborhood issues
Next month, residents will have the opportunity to meet with city staff, Mayor Michael Brennan and their district city councilor to talk about neighborhood issues.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2012
City seeks input on hiring next corporation counsel
City Councilors will hold a public hearing on Friday to collect input about the characteristics, skills and abilities the next corporation counsel should possess.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2012
For Hall, it’s back to school (take 3)
PORTLAND – Teachers and students returned to Hall Elementary School on Tuesday, three weeks after a predawn fire displaced them. “It feels great to be back home,” said Principal Cynthia Remick. “But it feels like our third first day of school.” The school year started on Sept. 6, then the electrical fire on Sept. 17 […]
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