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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PublishedOctober 9, 2012
$18M Old Port development delayed
The Fore Street project was expected to begin this fall, but the loss of a commercial tenant has delayed it.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2012
South Portland suspects Portland tried to lure Wright Express
South Portland officials have offered free gym memberships and discussed tax breaks with the company, which is considering re-locating its 600 employees.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2012
Better Portland bus services? An effort is under way
Municipal leaders explore having a single transportation provider for all of Greater Portland.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2012
New proposal seeks to limit airport taxis in Portland
The jetport director suggests a permit lottery system to reduce waiting cabs and conflicts, but many drivers object.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2012
Public hearing tonight on plan to end homelessness
Recommendations include centralizing the intake process at shelters and building three 35-unit housing complexes with in-house support services.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2012
Porthole, Comedy Connection closed again, future is uncertain
Less than a month after being shut down for health violations, the restaurant and comedy club close for renovations, and it’s unclear if they’ll reopen.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2012
Public hearing slated on report to end homelessness
Recommendations include building new housing complexes and an expansion of case management services.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2012
After infestation, Portland rushed restaurant reopenings
The inspector saw serious problems and the state wanted a ‘deep cleaning’ done, but the Porthole got the OK after two days.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2012
Wright Express looks to relocate
Sources say one site the company is considering moving to is The Forefront at Thompson’s Point in Portland.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2012
Casco Bay Lines plans $3M expansion, renovation
The district is planning to add more than 3,000 square feet to its terminal on Commercial Street, including a new waiting room and ticket and freight offices.
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