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 4, 2012
In first year, Portland’s mayor walks softly
Michael Brennan — the city’s first popularly elected mayor in nearly 90 years — has mostly stayed out of headlines, preferring to work behind the scenes to build consensus.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2012
Portland councilors inaugurated; school board members next
City Councilors were sworn in at noon, while school board members will take their oath at 4 p.m. Members of both bodies serve three-year terms.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2012
Nova Scotia moving to revive Maine ferry service
Officials prepare to seek bids from potential providers of round trips to Portland, last offered in 2009.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2012
Potential bidders discuss restoring Portland-Nova Scotia ferry
Ferry service ended three years ago when Bay Ferries Ltd. stopped operating The Cat.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2012
Portland seeks to resolve EPA fines, sewer overflows
The city faces a penalty of as much as $177,500 as well as millions of dollars for improvements to its aging system of sanitary sewage pipes.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2012
A torrent of views on Portland homeless services
Ideas and opinions from a Portland council task force and a chamber group draw a vocal crowd to City Hall.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2012
Big crowd gathers in Portland to address homelessness
Before the city-led meting, dozens of homeless advocates held a vigil on the steps of City Hall.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2012
City won’t alter its training for fireboat pilots
The possibility of requiring Coast Guard training emerged last year after the boat’s second serious accident.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2012
Portland businesses see more homeless shelters as vicious circle
“It’s becoming increasingly intimidating to people who work and visit the downtown,” says one local business advocate.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2012
Portland narrows search for fire chief
The city has two out-of-state candidates, with a final decision expected by the end of this month.
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