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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PublishedMarch 24, 2014
Portland seeks better access for people with disabilities
The Portland Disability Advisory Committee will hold a public forum Monday to discuss solutions.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2014
Clean-energy views add heat to Maine governor’s race
In a day of staking out positions, Gov. LePage says pro-renewables policies cost money and jobs, clashing with his two rivals’ support for solar and wind.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2014
Effort to raise Portland’s minimum wage set to begin Thursday
About 22 people from 17 organizations have been invited to join, or have expressed interest in joining, a city advisory group organized by the mayor.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2014
Heavy opposition delays Portland vote on plastic foam ban, bag fee
Businesses and trade groups tell a city council committee that there are better, less costly ways to reduce waste and litter.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014
Portland delays vote on criticized bar’s liquor license
Portland police recommend denying Sangillo’s Tavern a license, citing 23 calls to the area in less than a year, including a shooting.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014
Food truck vendors to Portland: We need more sales spots
A council committee will consider easing restrictions, but city staff and at least one restaurant owner are objecting to some changes.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014
Portland will require large apartments to offer recycling
The city says about 10,000 housing units are not served by the city’s waste program.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014
City of Portland to lease Canco Road property, relocate Bayside offices
The city will eventually move its traffic, maintenance and emergency services to the nearly 70,000-square-foot building there.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2014
Portland panel OKs Nova Scotia ferry lease
The full City Council will take up the agreement April 7. Meanwhile, the Nova Star is set to leave Singapore for Nova Scotia on Friday.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2014
$110 million Portland development set for takeoff
Approval of a master plan sets the stage for the makeover of Thompson’s Point into an arts and entertainment destination.
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