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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PublishedDecember 24, 2012
Portland councilor: Let cities make own gun rules
Edward Suslovic says state law doesn’t give cities and towns enough flexibility to regulate guns.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2012
Cluster of recovery homes raises concerns in Portland neighborhood
The city says Foundation House’s four facilities for recovering addicts meet zoning rules, but neighbors fear further expansion.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2012
City seeks input ahead of website upgrade
An easy-to-navigate website is a priority, city spokesperson says.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2012
Portland prosecutor seeks change in nuisance penalties
Numerous ‘quality-of-life’ complaints are difficult to get taken seriously in the same courts that handle murder cases.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2012
Portland: Canadian drugs would save us millions
Maine AG William Schneider stopped the purchase of Canadian drugs because suppliers didn’t have Maine licenses. But Portland plans to fight the law, which costs the city $3.2 million per year.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2012
Portland mulls new restrictions for street artists
One recommendation is banning them from Bell Buoy Park – a hot spot during cruise ship season.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2012
Second Portland restaurant inspector being groomed
Michael Russell is training to help Portland meet its goal of 400 inspections per year.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2012
Task force suggests more limits on Portland street artists
Among the recommendations: Requiring artists to register – at no cost at City Hall – and display a sticker on their tables.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2012
Bangor student’s ‘Mainah’ Gangnam spoof catching on
Ryan Lovett, 18, of Oakland, produced a spoof of PSY’s video, “Gangnam Style,” and posted it on YouTube.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2012
Golfers don’t want Portland course privatized
Players on Tuesday said privatization would likely lead to higher costs and a less welcoming atmosphere.
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