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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PublishedFebruary 7, 2013
Portland hotel work to turn Fore Street into one-way road
Business owners agreed to the one-way pattern to preserve parking on one side of the street.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2013
Is unruly behavior in downtown Portland on the rise?
The problem is getting attention amid efforts to prevent and end homelessness in the city.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2013
Portland crossing to get shorter, beach road safer
The city is expected to do work along the Eastern Promenade this summer to improve safety for pedestrians.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2013
City Council bans smoking in Portland parks
Several city residents testify unsuccessfully against the rule intended to protect nonsmokers.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2013
Portland mayor: General Assistance cuts would swamp state
Because it provides more aid than most communities, Portland faces a potential catastrophe, Michael Brennan warns.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2013
Portland fire chief defends size of staff – then recants
After a talk with the mayor, and while a consultant is doing an analysis, he says he’s reached no conclusion.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2013
Six communities forging no-poaching pact
They want to work jointly to attract new businesses without fear of losing one to a neighboring town.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2013
$38 million Bayside project gets a renewed look
Concerns over density, height and the impact on a trail seem likely to slow the approval process.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2013
Much of Baxter Blvd. closing for 8 months
The roughly 1.4-mile stretch from Vannah Avenue to Bates Street will be closed to all traffic for a sewer improvement project.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2013
U.S. refugee official to host public meeting in Portland
Changes to government programs that provide basic needs and employment opportunities to refugees and immigrants will be discussed.
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