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 21, 2016
Ambitious plan would transform 10 acres of Portland waterfront
A $250 million master plan for redevelopment of the former Portland Co. complex envisions a gleaming six-block neighborhood with upscale housing, shops, restaurants, hotel rooms and a 220-slip marina.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2016
Portland approves $375,000 tax break for ImmuCell expansion
The City Council votes 8-1 to help finance an expansion of the biotechnology firm, without restrictions sought by Mayor Ethan Strimling.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2016
Portland gives nod to new use for old school in Riverton
The City Council gives initial approval to a plan to renovate the former Thomas B. Reed School so it can be used as a preschool for children with special needs.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2016
Portland developer thinking big as he considers key parcel in Old Port
Tim Soley, who owns a number of buildings in the Old Port, is exploring many ideas – including a building 20 or more stories tall – on property near Union and Fore streets
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2016
Federal lawsuit seeks return of long-lost lens to Spring Point lighthouse
The beam-magnifying Fresnel, which vanished in 1960, is part of South Portland’s maritime history and is now estimated to be worth $250,000.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2016
Portland police urge homeless occupants of ‘Tent City’ to move out
Police visit the encampment off Brighton Avenue and say they will begin issuing formal trespass notices Thursday.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2016
Some say they’ll remain in homeless camp despite Portland police deadline
Given until Wednesday to leave the site off Brighton Avenue, occupants say they’d rather risk arrest than stay at a shelter or an overflow building.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2016
Portland mayor proposes restrictions on rent-increases, no-cause evictions
Mayor Ethan Strimling’s proposal, which would also establish automatic annual leases and require landlords to accept renters who use housing subsidies, are described as ‘pretty far out there’ by a landlords group.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2016
Portland adds artistic flourish to drab utility boxes
Five artists are painting designs on utility boxes at intersections around the city.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2016
Portland picks New York City artist to create Congress Square artwork
Sarah Sze will design a piece of public art in conjunction with a landscape and architecture firm.
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