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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PublishedAugust 6, 2021
Portland City Manager Jon Jennings a finalist for Florida job
Jennings, who has said he will leave his post when his contract expires next July, is one of 4 finalists to be manager in Clearwater.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2021
Portland says landlords can’t raise rents until next year without board approval
Some landlords are looking for midyear rent increases to help offset significant tax hikes stemming from Portland’s first revaluation in 15 years.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2021
Portland gets no response to day shelter request
The city offered nearly $260,000 to any social service agency willing to open a day shelter for people experiencing homelessness, but nobody replied.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2021
Portland Charter Commission hears competing views at first hearing
The 12-member commission will have a year to draft recommendations to present to voters for final approval.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2021
$46 million question: Portland seeks ideas for spending pandemic aid
Portland is expected to receive more than $46 million in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act over the next year, but it can only be spent on certain uses.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2021
Portland councilors eye competing shelter referendum
One councilor is looking to include new shelter licensing rules in a competing proposal, while another is working with constituents to come up with a compromise that will please both the city and concerned residents.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2021
Portland Charter Commission will seek public input at hearing
Commissioners say topics broached at Wednesday’s hearing will likely include the structure of city government, the relationship between city and school leadership, diversity and equity, policing and housing.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2021
Developer proposes 140 senior condos for Deering Center in Portland
Site plans have been filed to build the condominiums for people age 55 and older at the former Catherine McAuley High School campus on Stevens Avenue.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2021
Communities resuming in-person public meetings, but some pandemic changes could last
With emergency orders and COVID-19-related restrictions expiring, communities throughout the state are returning to in-person meetings, but many still will allow members of the public to participate by video conferencing or phone.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2021
Portland council extends outdoor dining, retail expansions
The festival designation preceded a council vote to end the local pandemic emergency declaration approved in March 2020.
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