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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PublishedFebruary 7, 2017
LePage breaks with Maine’s attorney general to support Trump’s immigration ban
The governor tweeted Tuesday that Janet Mills ‘speaks for herself’ in opposing Trump’s temporary ban.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2017
Portland-based immigration lawyers facing questions they can’t answer
Legal wrangling over President Trump’s immigration ban has created uncertainty and confusion among visa holders and refugees trying to enter the U.S.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2017
Protesters say ‘immigrants are welcome here’ as 1,500 rally in Portland to oppose Trump’s order
The crowd shows support for Maine’s Muslims and immigrants in response to the president’s suspension of refugee programs and admissions from seven Muslim-majority nations.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2017
As Mainers celebrate legal marijuana, where does new law draw the line?
Organizers of the ‘End of Cannabis Prohibition Party’ at the Gold Room in Portland on Monday night drop plans to include edibles after running into confusion about what is allowed under the new law.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2017
For Mainers at swearing-in, Trump’s inaugural address is ‘wonderful, inspiring’
Supporters of President Trump say they felt lucky to be there for his inauguration.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2017
Idea to allow noncitizen immigrants to vote in Portland faces hurdles
It needs support from city residents and possibly state legislators, and a similar initiative failed locally in 2010, but Mayor Strimling hopes times have changed.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2017
Merchants in downtown Portland look for panhandling solution
A business group will explore ways to curb the practice, which it says makes people feel unsafe, but past restrictions have hit roadblocks.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2017
Contract dispute causes WMTW to go dark on DirecTV
The ABC affiliate in southern Maine may still be seen over the air, on cable or through other satellite providers.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2017
Arianna’s new home gets family out of the woods
The 5-year-old’s family now lives in an Auburn apartment after spending weeks in a Portland homeless encampment. But life isn’t easy.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2016
New tenant protections take effect in Portland
A city ordinance increases the notification period for rent increases from 45 days to 75 days, among other changes.
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