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 3, 2015
LePage helps present grant to Portland nonprofit that aids at-risk youth
State agencies give LearningWorks $350,000 to educate teens and young adults who have dropped out of school.
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PublishedJune 3, 2015
Portland mayor formally announces re-election bid
Michael Brennan will seek a second term in November.
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PublishedJune 2, 2015
Portland’s approval of waterfront project won’t end argument over building heights
Opponents of the redevelopment planned at the former Portland Co. complex are petitioning for a referendum that could overturn the council’s decision.
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PublishedJune 2, 2015
Portland Mayor Michael Brennan to announce re-election bid
He has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday morning at Ocean Gateway Terminal.
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PublishedJune 1, 2015
City Council approves redevelopment of Portland Co. complex
The public hearing and debate on what one councilor calls a ‘transformative’ waterfront project draws an overflow crowd and far-reaching arguments for and against the plan.
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PublishedJune 1, 2015
Portland council OKs temporary agreement with Uber
It will allow the ride-sharing service to continue operating in the city until complete guidelines are adopted.
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PublishedJune 1, 2015
Portland council postpones vote on budget again
The decision pushes the vote on the 2015-16 municipal budget back to June 24, just a week before the budget is supposed to take effect.
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PublishedJune 1, 2015
Portland council to consider proposal to restore overflow shelter
The cost of it and proposed restoration of aid to certain types of immigrants would be more than $5 million.
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PublishedJune 1, 2015
City trying to allay concerns over waterfront development
Portland councilors are expected to back plans for the former Portland Co. complex amid vocal opposition from some worried about water views.
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PublishedMay 29, 2015
House would raise restaurant-license fees
The Maine Restaurant Association opposes the proposal, which heads to the Senate.
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