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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PublishedAugust 22, 2013
Portland committee OKs sale of downtown plaza
The City Council will vote on the $524,000 agreement for Congress Square Plaza on Sept. 9.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2013
Agreement outlines plan to buy Congress Square Plaza
Reactions to the proposal are mixed. Opponents say the $524,000 price for part of the Portland park insults those ‘who know the value of this space.’
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PublishedAugust 15, 2013
Portland ‘best place’ in world for circus college, founder says
The Circus Conservatory of America hopes to convert a building on Thompson’s Point into a school for up to 120 students.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2013
Thompson’s Point eyed for circus conservatory
The Circus Conservatory of America, a degree-granting college, would be the first new tenant for the $100 million Portland development since the project was rolled out in 2011.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2013
City: Performing arts tenant coming to Thompson’s Point
The mayor and developers will announce details Thursday about what they say is a ‘one-of-a-kind performing arts tenant.’
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PublishedAugust 14, 2013
‘Soft rollout’ of Portland panhandling ban expected
The police chief says more warnings than fines are likely to be issued to those who beg on medians.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2013
Portland board says yes to wharf project
The Planning Board’s unanimous approval may set the stage for a fish market and restaurant.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2013
Portland developer, activists still at it
Despite opposition claims that the sale is off, developers for the Congress Square Plaza renovation project say negotiations are going well.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2013
Portland planners consider proposal for Maine Wharf
A fish market and a seafood restaurant are included in a plan that would rebuild the existing building closest to Commercial Street, and add two stories.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2013
Congress Square activists claim momentum as talks continue
The city is soliciting ideas and reactions to the planned development until September 5.
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