Randy Billings

Portland Press Herald

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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Published
June 5, 2015

26 condo units proposed for group of buildings in heart of Old Port

Historic preservation officials respond favorably to an initial look at the plans for the four buildings located at 10 Exchange St.
Published
June 3, 2015

LePage helps present grant to Portland nonprofit that aids at-risk youth

State agencies give LearningWorks $350,000 to educate teens and young adults who have dropped out of school.
Published
May 29, 2015

House would raise restaurant-license fees

The Maine Restaurant Association opposes the proposal, which heads to the Senate.
Published
May 28, 2015

Maine House votes for more restaurant inspectors

The mostly party-line vote means the bill could be rejected in the Republican-controlled Senate, however.
Published
May 5, 2015

Looming assistance cuts lead to pleas at Portland City Council

Portland’s proposed budget would eliminate General Assistance eligibility for certain immigrants in order to comply with state policy.
Published
May 5, 2015

Nonprofit health clinic criticizes Portland’s grant allocations

The City Council approves the distribution of $1.9 million in federal money, with none for the Portland Community Health Clinic.
Published
May 1, 2015

Group asks Portland council to consider extending parking meter hours until 9 p.m.

The bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee wants to use some of the extra revenue for projects, but businesses say it would be bad for customers and workers.
Published
April 29, 2015

Poll finds rising interest in run for Portland mayor

But it’s difficult to conclude much else from the private survey that has released only selected results.
Published
April 27, 2015

Portland City Council approves allowing 1,000-foot water slide on Franklin Street in August

The ‘Slide the City’ event will take place Aug. 1 and will require the closing of parts of Franklin and other roads for several hours.
Published
April 22, 2015

Friends of Congress Square Park receives $100,000 grant

The Southwest Airlines Heart of Community grant will come in the form of amenities for the park and technical assistance from the Project for Public Spaces.