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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PublishedOctober 13, 2013
What Portland voters will be asked to decide
A proposed ordinance would legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and paraphernalia.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2013
High hopes for legalizing marijuana in Maine
As national views over recreational use gradually shift, will next month’s vote in Portland prove that change is in the air?
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PublishedOctober 10, 2013
Old Port fire blamed on faulty water heater
The unit was improperly installed in the basement of 420 Fore St., the city’s fire investigator says.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2013
Portland mayor, council have mini-power struggle
Officials disagree on how meeting agendas are set as they define their roles in the era of an elected mayor.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2013
Portland panel recommends buffer zone around Planned Parenthood
The proposal will go to City Council for a final vote.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2013
Plan to redevelop Portland’s York Street moves forward
J.B. Brown & Sons is looking to redevelop roughly three acres between the Old Port and West End.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2013
Crowd expected as Portland panel weighs abortion protest buffer zone for clinic
The issues of free speech versus unimpeded health-care access will collide at a public hearing.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2013
Portland buses to display marijuana ads despite objections
The ads promoting marijuana as safer than alcohol have upset the people trying to prevent kids from smoking pot.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2013
Developer’s plan for Munjoy Hill: 29 townhouses
Redfern Properties’ vision is an upscale, six-building complex, as Munjoy Hill surges in popularity.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2013
Nicole Clegg stepping down as Portland spokeswoman
After six years at City Hall, she will take a position with Planned Parenthood.
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