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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PublishedSeptember 11, 2012
Cheryl Leeman balks at Portland development deal
She opposes fellow city councilors, saying $9 million in public funds is an “enormous subsidy, unlike any I have ever seen before.”
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2012
In Portland Schools, breakfast is on the house
Proponents of the program say a good breakfast helps students perform better academically, physically and socially.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2012
Great school energy on Day 1
The state’s largest school district starts the new school year with a new superintendent and nearly 7,000 students
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2012
Portland mayor: Proposed smoking ban needs more clarity
One issue, said Councilor Edward Suslovic, is that there is no legal definition of public parks.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2012
Developer proposes new hotel in Old Port
But the president and chief executive officer of the Greater Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau objects, saying the $13 million hotel could add to already low occupancy rates.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2012
Portland food truck plans appear to be on back burner
New limits on location and hours of operation prompt some to re-think setting up shop in the city.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2012
More than 50 apply to become Portland fire chief
This is the second time the city has opened a nationwide search to find someone to replace Fred LaMontagne.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2012
Port strike threat forces businesses to plan for worst
In Maine, White Rock, L.L. Bean and Sappi would be among businesses most affected by a strike of the longshoremen’s union.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2012
Marijuana festival in Portland on Saturday
The rally will promote medical marijuana and protest dispensary prices, but to city officials it’s another day in the park.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2012
Portland superintendent to hold community forums
PORTLAND — Superintendent Emmanuel “Manny” Caulk will host a series of forums over the next two months to hear what parents and residents have to say about the public school system. Caulk was hired in July and started work last week. He will host a series of “Listening and Learning” forums in the coming weeks […]
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