Randy Billings is a government watchdog and political reporter who has been the State House bureau chief since 2021. He was named the Maine Press Association’s Journalist of the Year in 2020. He joined the Press Herald in 2012 as the Portland City Hall reporter, where his beat touched on a wide range of topics, including municipal government, immigration, homelessness, housing and social services. Prior to that, he worked at various weeklies as well as business and arts publications. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, Orono. He lives in North Yarmouth with his wife and two children and enjoys the outdoors and playing his upright bass.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2013
Speech outlines challenges ahead for Portland schools
The city must find ways to prepare for the future and compete against charter schools, Jaimey Caron says.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2013
Passenger rail report calls for link to India Street
Advocates envision a line re-established between Auburn and Portland.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2013
India Street neighborhood takes the long view
India Street was once the center of Portland. Now, planners and residents are looking to help resurrect it, beginning with today’s meeting.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2013
Open house to explain upgrades to Portland golf course
The city plans to better market the course; implement more youth programs; hire a professional golfer; and build a new club house on the South Course.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2013
Shipyard Brewery ordered to pay $300K for sewer fees
But the settlement is well below the $1.5 million in sewer fees that were never billed.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2013
Portland delays height ruling on $38 million development
The Planning Board tabled to March 19 its vote to allow a 165-foot-tall residential tower in Bayside.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2013
Portland launches effort to ban polystyrene cups, plastic bags
The non-biodegradable, petroleum-based products cannot be recycled in a cost-effective way and pose a serious environmental and public health risk, the city says.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2013
Portland eyes big changes in Libbytown
The proposals for redesigned roadways and intersections are a response to new development activity and a desire for safer streets at the city’s western gateway.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2013
Portland smoking ban taking effect today
Park rangers will be charged with enforcing the new ordinance. Violations can carry a fine of up to $50.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2013
Feedback sought on future of Portland’s India Street area
Residents, business owners and visitors are invited to share their thoughts about what parts of the neighborhood should be preserved and what should change.
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