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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PublishedDecember 1, 2014
Portland City Council swears in two new members
After Justin Costa and David Brenerman are sworn in, the council approves pay raises for two city unions.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2014
Portland ponders immigration reform’s impact
As executive action staying deportation of some illegal immigrants raises questions, Mayor Brennan is invited to a summit.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2014
Safety issue was raised before fatal accident at Cape transfer station
Councilors were planning a 2015 review of the facility where an SUV pushed a retired town public works director into a compactor.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2014
Housing for homeless planned near Morrill’s Corner
Avesta advances its efforts to get those with chronic illnesses off the streets with a proposal for a 30-unit apartment building in Portland.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2014
City attorney’s opinion on raising minimum wage in Portland: It’s legal but risky
She comes to a different conclusion than Gov. LePage, while also noting concerns about enforcement or litigation if passed by the City Council.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2014
Portland appoints fire safety task force in wake of deadly blaze
The panel will begin meeting Dec. 3 and hopes to have a final report ready in February.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2014
Fire officials tell landlords tenants’ safety is top priority
At a forum held in response to a fire that killed six people in Portland this month, property owners are told they shouldn’t be satisfied with just meeting codes.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2014
Portland to rename ice arena after former mayor
The late William B. Troubh, a former mayor and councilor, made the Portland Ice Arena a reality when others thought it was a crazy idea.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2014
Portland council gives library staffers power to expel unruly patrons
In a decision that alarms some advocates for the homeless, the City Council grants constable powers to security guards hired by the library.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2014
Portland property owners ask councilors to ease impact of stormwater fees
Fees that could take effect in 2016 would fund projects to reduce the runoff that enters waterways such as Back Cove and Casco Bay.
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