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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PublishedNovember 9, 2013
Munjoy Hill building boom gets louder
With land now scarce, one of the latest housing projects would be on stilts and another would demolish a church.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2013
Portland tries to clear up marijuana confusion
The city posts its interpretation of Tuesday’s referendum on its website, while advocates call on police to respect the will of voters.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2013
Portland pot vote seen as a precursor for the state
Meanwhile, a national group that opposes the trend is stepping into the debate to ‘get the facts out about this drug.’
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PublishedNovember 6, 2013
Portland public spaces petition gets 3,000 signers
Election Day proves to be a boon to the group opposing the sale of Congress Square Plaza.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2013
Portland voters legalize marijuana
The ‘Yes’ vote wins in a landslide, claiming 67 percent of the tally with many of the precincts reporting.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2013
Portland to issue $200 fines for altered handicapped placards
The city does not track the number of altered placards it sees, but Parking Manager John Peverada estimated that parking officials have seen about 50 annually in recent years.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2013
Court clears way for Congress Square petition
The group hoping to put limits on the sale of Portland parks can collect signatures while the city appeals.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2013
Portland handicapped parking abusers targeted
A new ordinance would crack down on abuse of placards.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2013
Marijuana question divides Portland delegation
The city’s state representatives and a senator line up for and against the proposal to make marijuana legal in Portland.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2013
Side by side: Maine marijuana law vs. proposed Portland ordinance
Supporters see passage as a step toward legalization at the state and then national levels.
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