Randy Billings is a government watchdog and political reporter who has been covering Portland City Hall for the Press Herald since 2012. His beat touches on a wide range of topics, including immigration, homelessness, education, tourism, real estate development and the economy in Maine’s largest city. He has been a Portland-based journalist since 2005. A life-long Mainer who loves the outdoors, Randy is also a bassist who brews his own beer at his North Yarmouth home, where he lives with his wife and two children.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2018
Florence likely to disrupt flights to and from Portland jetport
American Airlines and Delta flights are most likely to be affected, a jetport official says.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2018
Portland approves new condos along Franklin Street
Verdante is the second 6-story condominium project approved by the city along the east side of Franklin Street.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2018
Portland’s plan for new shelter in Nason’s Corner is put on hold as councilors consider alternatives
City councilors ask for more analysis and additional siting options after intense opposition to the proposed site on Brighton Avenue.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2018
Model homeless shelter is ammunition for both sides in Portland conflict
Opponents of Portland’s plan for a new shelter point to tensions in Montana – site of a facility that has garnered praise from officials here.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2018
Portland defends plan for homeless shelter in Nason’s Corner neighborhood
The city provides new information about alternatives in advance of a community forum Saturday.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2018
Portland’s former assistant manager cites ‘differences of opinions’ in resignation letter
Mona Bector leaves without any severance package after three months in the post.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2018
Portland council gives firefighters 1-year contract extension
City Manager Jon Jennings says the deal was made to give Portland time to conduct a review of the department that could impact future contract negotiations.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2018
State revokes liquor license of downtown Portland bar
The action against Sagamore Hill was taken after the applicants removed the name of a minority owner who later pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in Pennsylvania, officials say.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2018
Democratic socialists back challengers for 2 Portland City Council seats
Councilors Nicholas Mavodones and Spencer Thibodeau are targeted by the local chapter of Democratic Socialists of America as the national group becomes more active in elections, endorsing candidates in 20 states so far.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2018
Portland bills other municipalities for share of shelter costs
The city-run facility offers homeless people from all over a low-barrier refuge. Municipalities ought to help, city officials say, but some are pushing back.
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