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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PublishedJune 15, 2015
Portland council confirms Jon Jennings as new city manager
Jennings, a former president of the Maine Red Claws who most recently was assistant manager in South Portland, will start his job July 13 with a three-year contract.
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PublishedJune 15, 2015
Portland City Council again faces heated rezoning issue
Neighbors say rezoning the former convent property in Deering Center to allow double the housing units would hamper safety along Stevens Avenue.
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PublishedJune 12, 2015
South Portland administrator chosen as Portland’s new city manager
Jon Jennings, the former president and co-owner of the Maine Red Claws franchise, will take over at City Hall during a time of significant transition.
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PublishedJune 11, 2015
Portland council committee endorses new site for public works
The move to Canco Road, a project that would cost more than $16 million, would free up downtown land now occupied by salt sheds, heavy equipment and industrial shops.
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PublishedJune 10, 2015
Advocates call for Maine legislators to help on immigrant aid
They seek a law making asylum seekers eligible for funds denied by the state, as cities weigh the impact of a court ruling.
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PublishedJune 9, 2015
Portland council committee backs creation of housing safety office
The vote by the Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee supports ordinance changes designed to improve the safety of Portland’s rental units.
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PublishedJune 9, 2015
Rental inspection program suspended months before fatal Portland fire, new data shows
Confirmation of the fire department’s decision in 2014 comes as city councilors consider creating a housing safety office.
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PublishedJune 9, 2015
Charges loom against landlord in Portland fire that killed six
The district attorney says Gregory Nisbet will be prosecuted in the Noyes Street tragedy unless he agrees to a plea deal.
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PublishedJune 8, 2015
Councilor Suslovic ‘strongly considering’ run for Portland mayor
He points to problems under incumbent Michael Brennan, who is running for re-election and says he’s surprised by the criticism.
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PublishedJune 5, 2015
26 condo units proposed for group of buildings in heart of Old Port
Historic preservation officials respond favorably to an initial look at the plans for the four buildings located at 10 Exchange St.
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