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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PublishedJune 27, 2012
Five Portland fire chief finalists to be interviewed this week
Cutting costs and department diversity will be among the new chief’s priorities.
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PublishedJune 26, 2012
Portland board to vote on UNE dental school
The 39,000-square-foot Patient Care Center, which would provide dental care to the public, is expected to be at capacity in three to four years, a UNE official says.
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PublishedJune 23, 2012
Lanes will change on busy stretch of Congress St.
The alterations will likely slow traffic on part of outer Congress Street. Officials expect ‘some grumbling’ from commuters, but local residents are delighted.
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PublishedJune 22, 2012
City panel hashes out rules for food trucks
The council must vote on the proposed regulations, which limit where and when the trucks can operate.
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PublishedJune 20, 2012
Portland a step closer to banning plastic foam
But some businesses such as coffee shops and takeout restaurants say a ban would be potentially costly and unpopular with customers.
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PublishedJune 19, 2012
Portland considers ban on polystyrene foam
Councilors direct a subcommittee to draft an ordinance that bans the petroleum-based packaging product that is harmful to the environment.
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PublishedJune 19, 2012
Portland councilors OK controversial church rezoning
A developer will be allowed to create office space, preserving historic Williston-West Church.
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PublishedJune 18, 2012
Williston-West rezoning request draws 50 to City Council meeting
The controversial proposal would allow an office, residences and a community hall in the historic structure.
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PublishedJune 15, 2012
Task force focuses on plight of homeless
With the stresses on social services increasing, Maine’s largest city seeks to learn more and find solutions.
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PublishedJune 14, 2012
Two seeking TIFs told to redo terms
The developers are seeking the tax breaks for their India Street neighborhood condos, apartments and offices.
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