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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PublishedApril 2, 2019
Paddleboats, zipline could be new additions to Portland’s Deering Oaks Park
A life-sized, bronze statue of the great black hawk that took up residence in the park over the winter is one of several possible new features.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2019
Facing opposition from Peaks Islanders, ferry line rethinks its plan for a bigger boat
Casco Bay Lines takes a 60-day break to consider alternatives and review the financial risks of a larger ferry to handle summer crowds.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2019
Tenants, landlords divided over bills aimed at Maine’s rental markets
One bill would increase protections for renters, while another would prohibit municipalities from adopting local rental rules.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2019
Portland’s ban on synthetic pesticides goes into effect
Private property owners can use only organic treatments for gardens and lawns.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2019
Portland council subcommittee seeks public input on homeless shelter sites
The panel will hold a hearing Tuesday to gather feedback on three possible locations.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2019
Idea for new police, fire headquarters welcomed by most Portland councilors
However, they also say the plan raises questions about costs and financing and environmental problems at the proposed location.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2019
Cumberland County sheriff gets a nearly 10% raise
Sheriff Kevin Joyce will be paid slightly more than $109,000 a year, county commissioners say.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2019
Churches bring huge donation to Portland’s overflowing family shelter
The collection of winter clothing and personal care supplies was organized in response to a Maine Sunday Telegram report about immigrant families who fled violence and came to seek asylum.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2019
Peaks Island residents challenge grant to build controversial ferry
They express concern about the congestion at the landing and a lack of public facilities for visitors.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2019
Portland considers site near county jail as place for a new police station
The new proposal by City Manager Jon Jennings could complicate efforts to replace Portland’s shelter for homeless adults in Bayside.
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