Randy Billings

Press Herald

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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Published
October 26, 2015

Five candidates run in fast-changing Portland City Council District 1

The candidates live in the area where the Portland Co. complex redevelopment has provoked debate, now posed as Question 2 on a citywide ballot.
Published
October 26, 2015

Three candidates vie to represent District 2 in Portland City Council race

Wells Lyons, Spencer Thibodeau and Rob Korobkin want to serve the western portion of the city peninsula.
Published
October 26, 2015

Portland City Council at-large race: Two newcomers challenge longtimer

Matthew Coffey and David Foster seek the seat held by incumbent Nicholas Mavodones.
Published
October 22, 2015

Two city councilors, school board member back Portland Mayor Michael Brennan

The elected officials say the mayor can be trusted to do what’s best for Portland and is being blamed unfairly for some city problems.
Published
October 21, 2015

Portland teachers back Strimling for mayor

The union representing city educators backs challenger Ethan Strimling.
Published
October 20, 2015

Portland mayoral candidates stake out positions on women’s issues in forum at USM

Mayor Michael Brennan and his two challengers try to set themselves apart during an event that draws more than 50 people.
Published
October 19, 2015

Portland council approves requirement for affordable housing units

The rule calls for 10 percent of the housing units in new developments of 10 units or more to be affordable to middle-income earners.
Published
October 19, 2015

Portland OKs new eligibility guidelines for asylum-seekers

The City Council makes the program as broad as possible despite questions about how the state will implement a new law on General Assistance.
Published
October 16, 2015

Portland mayoral race: Challenger Ethan Strimling says a successful leader listens first

The runner-up in the 2011 race, up for a rematch, points to his endorsements in a stated bid ‘to bring people together.’
Published
October 15, 2015

Portland mayoral race: Tom MacMillan believes in social justice, bold approaches

The special ed technician has been active on city issues such as the minimum wage, housing conditions, recreational marijuana, Congress Square Park and more.

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