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 15, 2021
Freeport family gives $500,000 to SMCC’s nursing program
The gift will allow Southern Maine Community College to train more nursing students and help address a critical nursing shortage in Maine, the college said.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2021
Portland charter commission delves into balance of power between elected mayor and city manager
In a meeting this week, former Portland mayors shared their thoughts on the challenges of the job and how the elected position could be improved.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2021
Toxic politics taking its toll on Portland’s public servants
The tension that has been building in recent years between an energized, aggressive progressive movement and more moderate city officials seems to have spiked in the last week.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2021
Advocates of smaller shelters say their referendum could force Portland to shrink its current plan
A lawyer for opponents of the city’s planned 208-bed homeless services center in Riverton threatens a lawsuit if city officials say that referendum votes can’t scale back the plan.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2021
Climate change, racial equity among the issues in Portland’s District 2 race
A political newcomer is taking on a longtime Portland resident and former elected official for a seat on the Portland City Council representing the West End and Parkside.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2021
Affordability, homelessness animate Portland City Council District 1 race
Two candidates are running to replace City Councilor Belinda Ray, who is not seeking a third term.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2021
Competition fierce for an at-large seat on Portland City Council
All four candidates cite voters’ worries about the city’s increasing lack of affordability, especially in housing.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2021
Portland council approves expanded property tax relief for seniors
The move follows the city’s first revaluation in 15 years, which led to dramatic tax increases to some homeowners, particularly those on the peninsula.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2021
Portland council decides not to require masks in public settings to fight COVID-19
Instead, city councilors decide to reinforce public education and outreach, encouraging everyone in the city to take steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2021
Portland city attorney nominated to serve as interim city manager
Corporation Counsel Danielle West still needs to be confirmed by the City Council at its Oct. 4 meeting to replace Jon Jennings.
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