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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PublishedNovember 14, 2012
Portland schools awarded farm-to-school grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture grant will be used to increase local food consumption by students, and increase public awareness and community engagement in the program
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PublishedNovember 13, 2012
Portland panel supports landmark status for Clifford school
Officials considering redevelopment ideas for the property want the city to have a say in any exterior renovations.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2012
Burlesque dancer wiggles into seat on Portland school board
Usually, a video of a political candidate doing a striptease in a dive bar is enough to end a campaign — but not in Portland.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2012
Endorsements aside, Portland City Council to cooperate
The trio expects policy differences but no hard feelings because two members supported the other’s opponent.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2012
Libby retains Portland Water District seat
Incumbent Gary Libby wins, 16,881 votes to 9,206.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2012
Clark wins seat on Casco Bay Lines board
Robin Clark received 584 votes; Anthony Alves earned 519.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2012
Scarborough still counting votes
Results are expected by noon Wednesday.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2012
Final results for Portland City Council, school board
In a key council race, Nicholas Mavodones Jr., five-term incumbent and four-time mayor, won the at-large seat representing the whole city.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2012
Portland adds its financial might to preservation effort
Councilors unanimously agree to contribute up to $75,000 toward the purchase of Canco Woods.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2012
Housing advocate criticizes land plan
Christian MilNeil says the city should rezone and market part of Canco Woods and save 10 acres for a park.
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