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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PublishedFebruary 5, 2013
Portland crossing to get shorter, beach road safer
The city is expected to do work along the Eastern Promenade this summer to improve safety for pedestrians.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2013
City Council bans smoking in Portland parks
Several city residents testify unsuccessfully against the rule intended to protect nonsmokers.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2013
Portland mayor: General Assistance cuts would swamp state
Because it provides more aid than most communities, Portland faces a potential catastrophe, Michael Brennan warns.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2013
Portland fire chief defends size of staff – then recants
After a talk with the mayor, and while a consultant is doing an analysis, he says he’s reached no conclusion.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2013
Six communities forging no-poaching pact
They want to work jointly to attract new businesses without fear of losing one to a neighboring town.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2013
$38 million Bayside project gets a renewed look
Concerns over density, height and the impact on a trail seem likely to slow the approval process.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2013
Much of Baxter Blvd. closing for 8 months
The roughly 1.4-mile stretch from Vannah Avenue to Bates Street will be closed to all traffic for a sewer improvement project.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2013
U.S. refugee official to host public meeting in Portland
Changes to government programs that provide basic needs and employment opportunities to refugees and immigrants will be discussed.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2013
State of the City speech positive about Portland
Mayor Michael Brennan uses his first such address to highlight the best Portland has to offer.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2013
Are 24-hour shifts more expensive?
Some argue that the schedule the Portland Fire Department has been using for 17 years benefits firefighters and reduces coverage gaps. Others say it comes with potential costs.
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