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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PublishedJuly 6, 2012
Two seriously injured in Arundel accident
Florien Turcotte and Annette LaCourse were loading a riding mower onto a trailer when they were hit by a pickup truck.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2012
Driver, 77, leads police on a low-speed chase
After backing into a police cruiser, the man is taken to a hospital because of a medical condition.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2012
Portland fireworks display goes off almost flawlessly
The fireworks and a concert by the Portland Symphony Orchestra drew about 30,000 people to the Eastern Promenade.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2012
Elderly man leads police on low-speed chase
The driver apparently suffered from a medical condition and was taken to Maine Medical Center.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2012
Body of Mass. man, 25, found off Kennebunk
The unidentified man apparently hit his head as he dove from a buoy and did not resurface.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2012
Kayaker rescued from Scarborough River
The woman clings to a train trestle and calls for help.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2012
Portland council OKs charging fees for runoff
Along with sewer bill increases, the fees will pay for city wastewater system improvements.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2012
Critics speak out against Portland storm-water fee
About a dozen residents and businesses ask the City Council to give the city manager more leeway in crafting a proposal to fund impending work.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2012
Storm-water fee could help pay for upgrades
The City Council weighs a proposal that would add costs for businesses with bigger paved areas.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2012
Firehouse bulking up to support new tower
The placement of the new communications tower on the roof at the Munjoy Hill station surprises some.
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