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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PublishedApril 20, 2015
Portland teen accused in shooting to make initial court appearance Tuesday
Christopher McMann, 18, is accused of reckless conduct with a firearm for the incident Friday outside his home on Elizabeth Road.
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PublishedApril 20, 2015
Portland’s mayoral race slow to draw candidates
Like incumbent Mayor Michael Brennan, potential hopefuls take their time deciding about joining the contest.
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PublishedApril 20, 2015
Body of missing Edgecomb woman found
The body of Lynn Crink, 74, was spotted in the Sheepscot River by a couple walking their dog in Wiscasset, police say.
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PublishedApril 20, 2015
LePage backs bill to thwart minimum wage proposals in Portland, Bangor
The legislation, sponsored by the Senate’s assistant majority leader, is likely to be referred to committee Tuesday.
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PublishedApril 20, 2015
Water service restored, road reopened after main break near Maine Mall
Maine Mall Road reopens late Monday night after crews complete repairs.
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PublishedApril 17, 2015
Portland taps Police Chief Sauschuck as interim city manager
In his temporary role, he will manage a $221 million budget and more than 1,400 employees.
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PublishedApril 16, 2015
Crowd of 100 marches on Portland City Hall to protest racism
Protesters, chanting ‘black lives matter,’ occupy the City Council chambers before marching to the police station.
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PublishedApril 16, 2015
Portland council committee endorses citywide minimum wage
The scaled-down version of Mayor Michael Brennan’s proposal still has to go before the City Council.
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PublishedApril 15, 2015
Portland’s bag fee goes into effect: Will consumers change their behavior?
Some wonder if the city’s 5-cent charge – small compared to other places – will fulfill its aim to spur use of reusable bags and reduce litter.
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PublishedApril 13, 2015
Portland’s search for new city manager becomes urgent
With the impending departure of Sheila Hill-Christian, there’s no natural successor in place.
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