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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PublishedJune 28, 2012
Residents of Eastland apartments evicted
About 12 low-income tenants live in the hotel, and they must leave so renovations can begin.
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PublishedJune 27, 2012
Eastland Hotel evicts last low-income residents
The remaining residents living in low-income rental units in the Eastland Hotel have 90 days to move out to allow for a major renovation that could include a new ballroom in Congress Plaza.
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PublishedJune 27, 2012
Five Portland fire chief finalists to be interviewed this week
Cutting costs and department diversity will be among the new chief’s priorities.
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PublishedJune 26, 2012
Portland board to vote on UNE dental school
The 39,000-square-foot Patient Care Center, which would provide dental care to the public, is expected to be at capacity in three to four years, a UNE official says.
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PublishedJune 23, 2012
Lanes will change on busy stretch of Congress St.
The alterations will likely slow traffic on part of outer Congress Street. Officials expect ‘some grumbling’ from commuters, but local residents are delighted.
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PublishedJune 22, 2012
City panel hashes out rules for food trucks
The council must vote on the proposed regulations, which limit where and when the trucks can operate.
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PublishedJune 20, 2012
Portland a step closer to banning plastic foam
But some businesses such as coffee shops and takeout restaurants say a ban would be potentially costly and unpopular with customers.
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PublishedJune 19, 2012
Portland considers ban on polystyrene foam
Councilors direct a subcommittee to draft an ordinance that bans the petroleum-based packaging product that is harmful to the environment.
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PublishedJune 19, 2012
Portland councilors OK controversial church rezoning
A developer will be allowed to create office space, preserving historic Williston-West Church.
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PublishedJune 18, 2012
Williston-West rezoning request draws 50 to City Council meeting
The controversial proposal would allow an office, residences and a community hall in the historic structure.
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