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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PublishedJune 25, 2013
Portland stuck in its own permitting quagmire
Efforts to speed Portland’s process, including studies, have little effect, with approvals taking up to 148 days and complaints rolling in.
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PublishedJune 25, 2013
Judge orders release of Portland fireboat investigation
The Press Herald challenged the city in court after Portland refused to release public documents following a high-profile crash involving civilians.
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PublishedJune 25, 2013
Portland council approves city budget
Municipal and school spending will increase the tax rate by 3.1 percent — if state spending holds.
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PublishedJune 22, 2013
Pro-marijuana group ties legalization to Portland beer fest
An organization is distributing literature which argues the drug is safer than the alcoholic drinks being touted at the festival.
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PublishedJune 21, 2013
Maine Senate: No local sales taxes allowed
Municipal leaders want the revenue opportunity, but others say it would be discouraging to tourism.
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PublishedJune 19, 2013
LePage on plastic foam ban: Don’t be ‘nanny’
He co-signs a letter to Portland councilors as a task force urges them to prohibit polystyrene use.
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PublishedJune 18, 2013
Portland’s new slogan inspires mix of bravos, boos
City and business leaders laud its versatility and simplicity, but online communities and a local expert aren’t impressed.
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PublishedJune 18, 2013
Portland unveils new city slogan
The slogan is part of a new branding system the city expects to roll out over the summer.
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PublishedJune 17, 2013
Portland will discuss legalizing pot
The City Council’s public hearing comes in response to a petition for legalized recreational marijuana.
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PublishedJune 16, 2013
Libbytown plan would remove four I-295 ramps
The proposal to reconnect the fragmented Portland neighborhood will be presented Wednesday.
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