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Randy Billings
Staff Writer
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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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.
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Complaints few as Portland adapts to plastic bag fee
Some store owners are surprised by how many shoppers remember to bring their reusable bags.
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Portland teen accused in shooting to make initial court appearance Tuesday
Christopher McMann, 18, is accused of reckless conduct with a firearm for the incident Friday outside his home on Elizabeth Road.
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Portland’s mayoral race slow to draw candidates
Like incumbent Mayor Michael Brennan, potential hopefuls take their time deciding about joining the contest.
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Body of missing Edgecomb woman found
The body of Lynn Crink, 74, was spotted in the Sheepscot River by a couple walking their dog in Wiscasset, police say.
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LePage backs bill to thwart minimum wage proposals in Portland, Bangor
The legislation, sponsored by the Senate’s assistant majority leader, is likely to be referred to committee Tuesday.
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Water service restored, road reopened after main break near Maine Mall
Maine Mall Road reopens late Monday night after crews complete repairs.
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Portland taps Police Chief Sauschuck as interim city manager
In his temporary role, he will manage a $221 million budget and more than 1,400 employees.
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Crowd of 100 marches on Portland City Hall to protest racism
Protesters, chanting ‘black lives matter,’ occupy the City Council chambers before marching to the police station.