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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PublishedMay 7, 2013
Forum to roll out facts, figures on Portland’s bike-share program
The program is designed to provide affordable access to bicycles for short-distance trips in urban areas as an alternative to automobiles.
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PublishedMay 7, 2013
School budget headed to Portland voters cuts 49 positions
It also calls for a 3 percent property tax increase to support Portland schools in difficult budget times.
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PublishedMay 6, 2013
Portland seeks deal to save school jobs
City and school officials want the union to reopen its contract; budget would cut 50 jobs and raise taxes.
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PublishedMay 5, 2013
Route 1 bridge aims to please cyclists, fishermen
The new span between Portland and Falmouth is designed for more than automobiles.
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PublishedMay 3, 2013
Portland school budget ignores state proposal
The budget assumes the Legislature will not shift $1.3 million in pension costs to the city’s school district.
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PublishedApril 29, 2013
Portland, school officials clash on budgeting for cutbacks
Mayor Michael Brennan urges schools to ignore proposed cuts in state revenue. Others disagree.
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PublishedApril 28, 2013
Rental demand in Portland is through the roof
The city hopes to see at least 800 more apartments built as demand forces up rents.
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PublishedApril 24, 2013
Developers’ goal: Transform Congress Square Plaza
Renovators of a nearby hotel now want to turn city-owned space into an event center and a smaller, friendlier park.
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PublishedApril 22, 2013
Portland council OKs higher towers for $38 million Bayside project
Miami-based developer Federated Cos. can submit plans for the first of four 15-story towers.
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PublishedApril 21, 2013
Bluefins lure famed fishing boat captain to Portland
Linda Greenlaw will join anglers on chartered tours chasing one of the world’s most sought-after fish.
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