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 3, 2016
Prosecutor: Landlord rented out ‘death traps’ in house where fire killed 6
Gregory Nisbet’s defense disputes the state’s allegation that the building was being used as a rooming house, which requires additional alarms and fire security.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2016
Trial will ask whether Portland landlord is at fault in fire deaths
It would be a first in Maine if Gregory Nisbet is convicted of manslaughter over building conditions, and many will be monitoring the case closely.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2016
Portland landlord’s statements after fatal fire allowed as evidence in trial
Gregory Nisbet is due to go on trial next week on manslaughter charges related to the 2014 apartment building fire that killed six young adults.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2016
Council’s Housing Committee backs proposals to protect Portland renters
One would require more notice before a rent increase, but some say the changes don’t do enough for tenants squeezed by the hot housing market.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2016
Susan Collins cites 5-year-old who lived in Portland woods in Senate speech on anti-poverty bill
In introducing the Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act, she recounts the Maine Sunday Telegram’s ‘heart-wrenching’ story about Arianna and her family’s ordeal.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2016
Story of 5-year-old living in Portland woods prompts flood of offers to help
Dozens of readers of the Maine Sunday Telegram article offer the girl’s family clothes, toys, furniture and other support.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2016
Portland secures more overflow shelter space
Now everyone who seeks shelter in the city should be able to lie down at night.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2016
Portland re-examines ways to serve homeless
City officials tour two shelters in Massachusetts as big changes to emergency food and shelter services are considered.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2016
Meet Arianna, the little girl who lived in Portland’s woods
Dozens of people have lived homeless in the woods of Portland this year. One of them is a 5-year-old girl.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2016
Ceremony to mark naming of Portland park plaza for ex-city manager
The City Council voted in June to honor 80-year-old John Menario, known for his urban renewal efforts from 1967-1976.
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