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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PublishedOctober 20, 2016
Verdict expected today for owner of Portland building where fire killed 6
Gregory Nisbet is charged with six counts of manslaughter, one for each victim of the fire at 20-24 Noyes St. two years ago.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2016
Newcomer seeks to unseat Suslovic on Portland City Council
Brian Batsonand the three-term incumbent disagree on several issues.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2016
Race for at-large Portland council seat draws diverse mix of candidates
An immigrant on the School Board and a homeless man with Libertarian views take on the incumbent.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2016
Verdict likely next week in Maine landlord’s manslaughter trial
Although the trial ended a week ago, prosecutors and defense attorneys filed additional legal arguments this week.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2016
Few comment on development plan for Portland Co. site
Three Munjoy Hill residents oppose the project, saying the large, modern design doesn’t fit in with the historic character of the site and surrounding neighborhood.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2016
Portland councilor wants to delay Munjoy Hill condo project
The proposal aims to protect the view at Fort Sumner Park, a popular spot for watching sunsets.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2016
Judge to rule in manslaughter case against Portland landlord as soon as next week
After a final day of testimony in Gregory Nisbet’s trial, Justice Thomas Warren will evaluate evidence including conflicting testimony on fire codes.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2016
Complaint didn’t prompt third-floor inspection before fatal fire, official testifies
Prosecutors in Gregory Nisbet’s manslaughter trial have called the third-floor rooms at 20 Noyes St. ‘death traps,’ but a 2012 complaint about an illegal apartment did not trigger a physical inspection.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2016
Sides in landlord’s trial clash over safety requirements for building where fire killed six
The defense tries to refute a state official’s testimony that 20 Noyes St. was run as a rooming house and lacked adequate detection systems and escape routes.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2016
Survivors describe efforts to escape Noyes Street fire amid screams of trapped occupants
Day two of landlord Gregory Nisbet’s manslaughter trial in six deaths includes testimony about building conditions that hindered the path to safety.
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