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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PublishedMarch 26, 2019
Former school board chair announces run for Portland mayor
Kate Snyder, the executive director of the Portland Education Foundation, joins a growing field that includes three sitting city councilors.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2019
Portland council subcommittee seeks public input on homeless shelter sites
The panel will hold a hearing Tuesday to gather feedback on three possible locations.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2019
Portland’s ban on synthetic pesticides goes into effect
Private property owners can use only organic treatments for gardens and lawns.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2019
Portland City Councilor Justin Costa joins race for mayor
Costa is the third councilor to announce that he is running for mayor in November.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2019
Idea for new police, fire headquarters welcomed by most Portland councilors
However, they also say the plan raises questions about costs and financing and environmental problems at the proposed location.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2019
Cumberland County sheriff gets a nearly 10% raise
Sheriff Kevin Joyce will be paid slightly more than $109,000 a year, county commissioners say.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2019
Churches bring huge donation to Portland’s overflowing family shelter
The collection of winter clothing and personal care supplies was organized in response to a Maine Sunday Telegram report about immigrant families who fled violence and came to seek asylum.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2019
Peaks Island residents challenge grant to build controversial ferry
They express concern about the congestion at the landing and a lack of public facilities for visitors.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2019
Portland considers site near county jail as place for a new police station
The new proposal by City Manager Jon Jennings could complicate efforts to replace Portland’s shelter for homeless adults in Bayside.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2019
Near-demise of Portland bar leads council to tighten zoning in Forest Avenue area
City councilors unanimously approve a ban on drive-throughs and other suburban development features in the area bounded by Forest Avenue, Baxter Boulevard and Preble Street Extension.
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