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 9, 2018
House District 39: Opponent mounts no campaign against Michael Sylvester
Republican Peter Doyle’s name will appear on the ballot but he has not raised or spent money to challenge the incumbent.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2018
Heather Sanborn unopposed in Maine Senate race
She just finished her first term in the House, representing District 28.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2018
Portland incumbent runs unopposed for 4th term in House
The District 41 seat is held by Erik Jorgensen.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2018
Incumbent has no opposition in House District 40
Rachel Talbot Ross just finished her first term.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2018
House District 36: Former Portland mayor seeks return to Legislature as foe keeps low profile
Michael Brennan lays out an ambitious and detailed legislative agenda, and challenger Samuel Ledue says he’s been too busy to campaign.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2018
Incumbent running unopposed in House District 38
Rep. Matt Moonen, D-Portland, just completed his second term.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2018
Crystal Canney looks to unseat Benjamin Chipman for state Senate seat
District 27 covers part of Portland and the Casco Bay islands.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2018
Portland mayor wants voters to approve $7 million housing bond
The money could be leveraged to create more than 600 affordable units, Ethan Stimlng says, but some city councilors wonder if borrowing is the best approach.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2018
Portland adopts moratorium on establishing certain medical marijuana operations
The timeout doesn’t affect existing permit applicants and gives the city’s staff time to develop rules for the structure and location of pot businesses.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2018
Portland artist ready to plant street lamp art, as Woodfords Corner construction wraps up
Aaron Stephan hopes to add grace and mindfulness to one of the city’s most chaotic intersections
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