The possibility of requiring Coast Guard training emerged last year after the boat’s second serious accident.
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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Portland businesses see more homeless shelters as vicious circle
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Portland narrows search for fire chief
The city has two out-of-state candidates, with a final decision expected by the end of this month.
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Portland schools awarded farm-to-school grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture grant will be used to increase local food consumption by students, and increase public awareness and community engagement in the program
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Portland panel supports landmark status for Clifford school
Officials considering redevelopment ideas for the property want the city to have a say in any exterior renovations.
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Burlesque dancer wiggles into seat on Portland school board
Usually, a video of a political candidate doing a striptease in a dive bar is enough to end a campaign — but not in Portland.
Posted inNews, Politics
Endorsements aside, Portland City Council to cooperate
The trio expects policy differences but no hard feelings because two members supported the other’s opponent.
Posted inNews, Politics
Libby retains Portland Water District seat
Incumbent Gary Libby wins, 16,881 votes to 9,206.
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Clark wins seat on Casco Bay Lines board
Robin Clark received 584 votes; Anthony Alves earned 519.