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 28, 2014
Kennebunk considers imposing fee on plastic bags
But unlike Portland, the town’s energy committee is recommending the idea first be put to voters in November.
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PublishedJune 26, 2014
Portland Councilor John Coyne says he won’t seek third term
The Democrat is a rare conservative voice on the council, like Cheryl Leeman who’s also ending her run.
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PublishedJune 26, 2014
Accosting of Portland tour guides downplayed
A group tries to ease fears sparked by its request that merchants harbor guides who feel threatened by street people.
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PublishedJune 24, 2014
Cheryl Leeman to end 30-year run on Portland council
The conservative voice held onto her seat in a liberal city and prided herself on service to her District 4 constituents.
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PublishedJune 24, 2014
Water main break cuts service to several homes off Washington Avenue
The break occurred in the vicinity of 45 Florida Ave.
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PublishedJune 20, 2014
Michaud a part of crafting VA reform plan
U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud is the ranking Democrat on the House Veterans Affairs Committee.
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PublishedJune 16, 2014
LGBT activists: Portland should cut ties with officials in Russian sister city
They say the relationship with Archangel lends legitimacy to the country’s anti-gay policies, but Portland councilors say continued dialogue may do more to change policies.
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PublishedJune 16, 2014
Planned Parenthood’s Maine PAC endorses Michaud
Officials of the organization say the political action committee will mobilize its 10,000 members for Michaud, who opposed abortion rights at the beginning of his political career.
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PublishedJune 15, 2014
Michaud’s orientation has double-edged potential
The Democratic Blaine House candidate stands to gain among Maine’s progressives, but could lose ground with social conservatives on his own District 2 turf.
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PublishedJune 13, 2014
Maine philanthropist Richard Rockefeller, 65, killed in plane crash
He was known for his devotion to Maine conservation and other causes.
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