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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PublishedOctober 6, 2014
Michaud releases proposal to improve care for veterans
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate also says he would keep the National Guard’s 133rd Engineer Battalion from being moved to Pennsylvania.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2014
At rally for Michaud, Michelle Obama urges women and youths to vote
Speaking at UMaine, the first lady addresses a weakness of Democratic candidates: Getting supporters to vote in a year with no presidential election.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2014
National labor leader to stump in Maine for Michaud
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka is scheduled to visit BIW and Waterville. Follow this and other political news in the Open Season blog.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2014
LePage urges federal regulators to fast-track natural gas pipelines
He wants to prevent higher power prices, but Democrat Mike Michaud says the governor favors a bill that threatens private property rights.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2014
Increase in minimum wage favored in Maine poll
The support is widespread, but the issue is unlikely to be central to voter choices in November.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2014
With manhunt over in hit-and-run killing, tears flow
A Lewiston man suspected of running over his pregnant girlfriend is returned to Maine, as her friends remember a quiet and helpful woman who ‘we all loved.’
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2014
Maine congressional delegation, candidates differ on Obama’s approach to Islamic State
The president’s calls for an international coalition get support, but some criticize his military strategy.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2014
Michaud will debate Cutler even if LePage pulls out
The Democrat’s change in his previous position is welcomed by his rival, as the governor continues to weigh whether he’ll participate.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2014
Michelle Obama to stump for Michaud in Orono next month
Her visit continues a string of high-profile figures to campaign on behalf of Michaud in Maine’s three-way race for governor.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2014
LePage asks NFL commissioner to partner on domestic violence
The governor offers to form a coalition of governors ‘to tackle’ the issue.
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