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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PublishedNovember 14, 2018
Portland council expected to support single shelter to replace Oxford Street facility
The vote is expected Monday, after a majority at a committee meeting favor building one shelter rather than several smaller ones at various locations.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2018
Joey Brunelle drops request for recount in Portland City Council race
The city assures him the vote counting was accurate despite some questionable turnout numbers, and says it would cost the candidate as much as $7,500 to move forward with a recount.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2018
Portland looking at over 30 sites as it grapples with sheltering the homeless
Officials aren’t yet releasing specific locations, however, opting first to focus on whether to pursue a multi-facility model.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2018
Portland mayor eyes re-election, likely versus familiar foes on council
Incumbent Mayor Ethan Strimling files initial campaign paperwork at City Hall.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2018
Plan calls for office-garage complex near other development on Portland’s eastern waterfront
The site of the 100 Fore St. project, which has raised questions among city planners and residents, is near where Wex is relocating its headquarters.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2018
Joey Brunelle requests recount in Portland City Council race
Nicholas Mavodones won the at-large seat by more than 700 votes.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2018
Historic voter turnout and machine breakdowns lead to long lines, delayed counts
Portland, which typically reports elections results well before midnight, finally releases its vote counts after 5 a.m. Wednesday.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2018
Figdor wins seat on Portland school board
Emily Figdor defeated fellow activist Jeanne Swanton, who had the backing of Portland’s political establishment.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2018
Three Portland city councilors re-elected, one narrowly
At-large Councilor Nicholas Mavodones barely defeats challenger Joey Brunelle once all votes are counted Wednesday morning, and Belinda Ray and Spencer Thibodeau win handily.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2018
Re-election in reach for 2 incumbent Portland councilors
Belinda Ray and Spencer Thibodeau hold big leads while Councilor Nicholas Mavodones trails Joey Brunelle.
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