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 10, 2015
Turnover leads to calls for Portland to change its government structure again
With another top manager leaving, some city councilors wonder if the job of elected full-time mayor, approved in 2010, causes problems in defining roles.
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PublishedApril 9, 2015
Environmentalists cheer as Portland prepares to impose bag fee, plastic foam ban
The two new city ordinances take effect Wednesday.
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PublishedApril 8, 2015
Portland’s acting city manager leaving post
Sheila Hill-Christian is leaving the top job at City Hall to take a position as assistant city manager in Cincinnati.
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PublishedApril 7, 2015
Portland approves Congress Street closure for art walk
The City Council goes along with the June 5 road closure, but wants a better plan to keep traffic and public buses moving.
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PublishedApril 7, 2015
Mayor wants budget to reflect Portland’s values
Michael Brennan says he doesn’t want city councilors to be swayed by ‘external negative forces.’
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PublishedApril 6, 2015
Portland postpones public hearing, vote on waterfront parcel rezoning
Rescheduling for June 1, the city must first recertify its comprehensive plan that guides zoning decisions.
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PublishedApril 5, 2015
State to put restaurant inspection data online
A 2013 Telegram investigation has led health safety officials in Maine to join other states that already provide Internet access to health inspection records.
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PublishedApril 3, 2015
Portland proposes 13 layoffs and tax increase as budget fix
Because of cuts in state aid, Portland faces a $10 million gap and needs to raise property taxes by 2.9 percent.
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PublishedApril 2, 2015
Developers: Waterfront project would give Portland $200 million boost
Critics say the economic activity is a benefit, but fear encroachment into the Munjoy Hill neighborhood.
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PublishedApril 1, 2015
Proposal calls for cafe in Portland’s vacant Deering Oaks castle
The group floating the idea has lined up two restaurateurs who envision mixed seating, a simple menu and beverages.
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