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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PublishedJanuary 4, 2013
Donations will keep free Portland clinic open
In less than a month, the city raises about $90,000 to save the Portland Community Free Health Clinic.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2013
Portland names new deputy city manager
Sheila Hill-Christian of Richmond, Va., will fill a post left vacant by one of two assistant city managers.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2013
West End restaurant dream hits parking snag
Investors hoping to open an eatery on York Street lose an appeal to the Zoning Board.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2013
Portland mayor to host call-in show tonight
Members of the public interested in calling into the program to ask questions or share their thoughts can call 775-1313.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2013
Consultant selected to review Portland Fire Department
The hiring of the consulting firm comes as the city swears in Jerome LaMoria as its 14th fire chief during a ceremony Thursday at City Hall.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2013
New Portland fire chief to be sworn in Thursday
Jerome LaMoria, formerly of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department in Maryland, will be sworn in at a 2 p.m. ceremony at City Hall.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2013
Gas project leads to detours on outer Congress Street
Crews will be working around the clock from now until Friday afternoon in the vicinity of the Johnson Road intersection.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2013
York Street neighbors to fight restaurant plan
They fear a second new eatery in the area will lead to disruptions like those tied to Popeye’s.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2012
No guarantees: Portland Water District at risk for more breaks
Aging mains, a metal scarcity during the world wars and faulty craftsmanship leave the water district vulnerable.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2012
Rescue of 2 Maine men turns into a recovery
After suspending the search on Christmas Day, officials resume their search in the waters off Kennebunkport.
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