Randy Billings

Press Herald

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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Published
October 23, 2013

Portland planners OK Newbury Street condo complex

The Seaport Lofts development will bring 39 units to the vacant corner of Newbury and Hancock streets.
Published
October 22, 2013

City to sell Nathan Clifford Elementary School for $1

A developer wants to turn the building into as many as 22 housing units, which is supported by residents.
Published
October 22, 2013

Portland to sell Nathan Clifford Elementary School for $1

A developer wants to turn the building into as many as 22 housing units, which is supported by residents.
Published
October 21, 2013

Portland to limit panhandling enforcement until trial

Until a judge rules on the challenged ban, police will only target people in the medians who are under the influence.
Published
October 21, 2013

Portland’s torn past on slavery re-emerges

The City Council’s treatment of honors for notables Nathan Clifford and George Cleeve, both rumored to be slavery sympathizers, is a study in contrasts.
Published
October 21, 2013

Portland City Council to vote on $1 price for school

The Housing and Community Development Committee proposes the nominal amount to preserve open space as the former Nathan Clifford Elementary School is sold to a developer.
Published
October 16, 2013

Portland restaurant inspector was paid to quit, clam up

Michele Sturgeon, criticized for giving too many eateries failing grades, got $18,600 and agreed not to ‘speak ill’ of city officials or services.
Published
October 15, 2013

Suslovic faces unknown in council re-election bid

Edward Suslovic vs. Gregory Blouin for the District 3 seat on the Portland City Council.
Published
October 15, 2013

Two running for open at-large seat on Portland Council

Former state Rep. Jon Hinck and businessman Wellington ‘Wells’ Lyons are vying for John Anton’s seat.
Published
October 15, 2013

Three vie for Portland City Council seat

The race for a four-year, at-large term pits two political newcomers against veteran Jill Duson.

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