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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PublishedAugust 23, 2014
Reformulated gasoline: Maine drivers willing but wary
Questions remain, but most say they’d be willing to pay a little more for a less-polluting fuel.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2014
Angus King: For Maine governor, go with the independent
The senator makes his support for Eliot Cutler official, saying Cutler is free to work with both parties in Augusta and has a strong business background.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2014
Planned Parenthood PAC pledges over $500K in Maine campaign spending
The Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund says it will work to elect Democrat Mike Michaud as governor and dozens of other candidates to the Legislature.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2014
Maine countersues to stop Portland, Westbrook from aiding undocumented immigrants
The filing is the latest round in the LePage administration’s battle with cities and towns over its policy to end General Assistance for people in the U.S. illegally.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2014
New building on Maine Wharf reflects Portland’s changing waterfront
Traditional marine-related operations are sharing the half-mile stretch with a growing number of offices, restaurants and tourist-based businesses.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2014
Social media campaign pressures Michaud on equality stand
An advocacy group is criticizing the Democratic gubernatorial candidate for backing an anti-discrimination bill that it says doesn’t go far enough.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2014
Maine ethics panel drops complaint about Falmouth Democrats
Steve Woods complained that the town’s Democratic committee should not have endorsed and supported a rival candidate in the primary because of an agreement to stay neutral.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2014
U.S. House approves Veterans Affairs reform bill
The $17 billion legislation pays for more staff and private health care providers as a first step in reform, Rep. Mike Michaud says.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2014
Seal pup at Portland’s Back Cove draws a crowd
The young harbor seal eventually is taken away to be checked for any medical problems.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2014
Democrats try to mobilize Maine women’s vote
The head of the Democratic National Committee stumps in Portland for Emily Cain and Mike Michaud.
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