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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PublishedMay 12, 2017
Poliquin defends health care vote, says he won’t advocate for or against monument
In a TV interview, Maine’s 2nd District congressman says the American Health Care Act would eliminate taxes and ensure coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
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PublishedMay 12, 2017
Portland council may eliminate mayor’s assistant post, but not without a fight
Political supporters of Mayor Ethan Strimling are mobilizing to resist a proposal to cut the position from the budget when the council meets Monday.
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PublishedMay 8, 2017
Portland councilor: Use funding for mayor’s aide to hire waterfront manager instead
The $69,000 proposed for the special assistant would instead help pay for a manager to oversee the city’s waterfront properties, cruise ship business and concert activities.
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PublishedMay 8, 2017
Vision for Portland’s Eastern Waterfront coming to life
A series of proposals for a park, marina and buildings would turn under-used space into an active urban area.
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PublishedMay 4, 2017
Portland councilors put off any discussion of pay raise for mayor
Mayor Ethan Strimling asks city councilors Thursday to have any salary adjustment not take effect until the next mayor takes office.
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PublishedMay 4, 2017
Portland launches program to employ panhandlers
The Portland Opportunity Crew, overseen by the city’s social services division, began Thursday with four people enrolled.
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PublishedMay 3, 2017
Elite Airways announces Portland flights to Halifax
The airline will launch the Canadian route at the end of June.
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PublishedMay 1, 2017
Portland reallocates $1.2 million to Casco Bay High School project
The City Council votes 7-2 to expand the so-called ‘Great Space’ at Casco Bay High School where schoolwide assemblies take place.
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PublishedMay 1, 2017
Portland plan would allow shelters beyond downtown
City Council could vote on the new zoning rules as early as June 5.
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PublishedApril 29, 2017
Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling requests salary review, monthly vehicle allowance
Following significant raises given to three city officials, Strimling asks the City Council to determine whether his $71,100 salary is competitive.
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