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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PublishedMay 12, 2019
Police: No reports of domestic violence between couple found dead in Lebanon
State police believe that Thomas Doyon, 27, shot and killed Allyson Parker, 30, before shooting himself Saturday afternoon.
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PublishedMay 12, 2019
Two men pulled from Casco Bay by ferry crew
The Wabanaki ferry had about 207 people aboard when a Casco Bay Lines crew member spotted the men in the water near a capsized canoe off Peaks Island.
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PublishedMay 12, 2019
Police seek Massachusetts man in York home invasion and shooting
The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police say.
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PublishedMay 9, 2019
Mayor calls on Portland council to restore spending that city manager wants cut
Among his proposals, Mayor Ethan Strimling wants to fully fund a local aid program for asylum seekers and to continue providing unlimited overflow space for people seeking emergency shelter.
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PublishedMay 9, 2019
New abstract mural adds a dash of color to Portland’s historic Old Port
Will Sears’ mural overlooking Tommy’s Park is replacing a popular 1985 trompe l’oeil painting that depicted elements of an old post office and City Hall.
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PublishedMay 8, 2019
PSO will be back for Portland’s Fourth of July bash, which promises a bigger bang
Shamrock Signature is taking over planning for this year’s event, which will include the fund-raising Pops with a Purpose Gala on June 28.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
Portland council votes 5-4 to reject earned sick time requirement
The majority believes a statewide policy would be better and that a local ordinance might inadvertently affect workers with existing paid time off benefits.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
More asylum seekers arrive in Portland from southern border as city debates assistance
Portland’s human resources director criticizes comments by Mayor Ethan Strimling welcoming the arrival of more immigrants.
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PublishedMay 2, 2019
Developers’ plans would transform part of downtown Portland
Projects proposed by North River IV and J.B. Brown & Sons just west of the Old Port would convert 3 parking lots into apartments, offices, a hotel and retail stores with parking garages.
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PublishedApril 29, 2019
Portland council considers social services for non-citizens, homeless
A budget proposed by the city manager has prompted discussion about city resources devoted to 2 programs that provide shelter and aid to the groups.
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