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 1, 2013
Congress Square Plaza petition effort on hold until next week
Pending a city appeal, a justice grants a temporary stay until Monday morning.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2013
Anti-marijuana activist wins Portland sign battle
City officials agree to return signs that were removed in response to complaints about a lack of disclosure.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2013
Several lawmakers to endorse legalizing pot in Portland
The local referendum would allow possession of up to 2.5 ounces.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2013
Judge rules against Portland in plaza dispute
The city plans to appeal the ruling, which says Portland shouldn’t have blocked a petition that could prevent the sale of Congress Square Plaza.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2013
Court weighs Portland public’s right to affect plaza sale
A citizens group seeks to save the park – and other open space – with a petition to create a new protective land ordinance.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2013
Opposition to Portland marijuana initiative is emerging
Signs opposing the removal of criminal and civil penalties are beginning to pop up in the city, but the group behind the effort is a mystery.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2013
Portland at-large council contest has donors picking sides
Jon Hinck leads ‘Wells’ Lyons in the money race in their battle for the seat now held by John Anton.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2013
Nason’s Corner Park renovation to begin
Project leaders say the $600,000 Portland effort has been six years in the making and should be done by the fall of 2014.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2013
Homelessness hits record high in Portland
Maine’s largest city struggles to accommodate displaced families.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2013
New proposal reflects diversifying East End in Portland
The plan for a four-story building with homes and businesses adds to other upscale projects going up on Munjoy Hill.
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