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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PublishedDecember 14, 2012
City seeks input ahead of website upgrade
An easy-to-navigate website is a priority, city spokesperson says.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2012
Portland prosecutor seeks change in nuisance penalties
Numerous ‘quality-of-life’ complaints are difficult to get taken seriously in the same courts that handle murder cases.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2012
Portland: Canadian drugs would save us millions
Maine AG William Schneider stopped the purchase of Canadian drugs because suppliers didn’t have Maine licenses. But Portland plans to fight the law, which costs the city $3.2 million per year.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2012
Portland mulls new restrictions for street artists
One recommendation is banning them from Bell Buoy Park – a hot spot during cruise ship season.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2012
Second Portland restaurant inspector being groomed
Michael Russell is training to help Portland meet its goal of 400 inspections per year.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2012
Task force suggests more limits on Portland street artists
Among the recommendations: Requiring artists to register – at no cost at City Hall – and display a sticker on their tables.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2012
Bangor student’s ‘Mainah’ Gangnam spoof catching on
Ryan Lovett, 18, of Oakland, produced a spoof of PSY’s video, “Gangnam Style,” and posted it on YouTube.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2012
Golfers don’t want Portland course privatized
Players on Tuesday said privatization would likely lead to higher costs and a less welcoming atmosphere.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2012
New Portland teen shelter ‘so much better’
Homelessness among those between the ages of 12 and 20 has increased, and the old shelter was turning away teenagers every night.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2012
Portland: Calorie counts on menus lead to healthier choices
One in two women and one in four men who notice the calorie info change their minds, usually by picking a lower-calorie item.
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