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Randy Billings 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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May 12, 2019

Police: No reports of domestic violence between couple found dead in Lebanon

State police believe that Thomas Doyon, 27, shot and killed Allyson Parker, 30, before shooting himself Saturday afternoon.
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May 12, 2019

Two men pulled from Portland harbor by ferry crew

The Wabanaki ferry had about 207 people aboard when a Casco Bay Lines crew member spotted the men in the water near a capsized canoe off Peaks Island.
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May 12, 2019

Police seek Massachusetts man in York home invasion and shooting

The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police say.
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May 6, 2019

Portland council votes 5-4 to reject earned sick time requirement

The majority believes a statewide policy would be better and that a local ordinance might inadvertently affect workers with existing paid time off benefits.
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May 6, 2019

More asylum seekers arrive in Portland from southern border as city debates assistance

Portland’s human resources director criticizes comments by Mayor Ethan Strimling welcoming the arrival of more immigrants, a sign of the tensions as Maine’s largest city sees another influx of asylum-seeking families.
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April 11, 2019

Body of missing man recovered from ocean off Acadia National Park

Maine Marine Patrol pulled the body of Adam Emmett, 45, from the water near Thunder Hole at around noon Thursday.
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March 27, 2019

Tenants, landlords divided over bills aimed at Maine’s rental markets

One bill would increase protections for renters, while another would prohibit municipalities from adopting local rental rules.
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March 1, 2019

Legislative panel backs bill to reduce maximum contribution to municipal candidates

The proposal by Rep. Ben Chipman of Portland would lower the upper limit from $850 to $500.
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February 21, 2019

Old Port bar ordered to keep volume low this summer

The Thirsty Pig is allowed to have live outdoor music, but the City Council says amplifiers are not allowed.
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February 20, 2019

Portland enacts zoning rules for retail marijuana stores, but leaves key issue unsettled

The City Council decides to allow marijuana sales in several business zones, but puts off a decision on whether to allow those retailers to also sell non-marijuana products such as coffee or baked goods.