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 28, 2014
Michaud predicts broad support for Veterans Affairs reform bill
The proposal is aimed at solving problems that have forced veterans to endure long waits for health care.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2014
Cutler says he was courted to run as Democrat in governor’s race
The party denies it, but the LePage and Cutler campaigns seize the chance to cast Mike Michaud as his party’s second choice.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2014
Border children who arrived illegally were placed with Maine families
State officials say they were not told where the children are or how they came here, but they arrived between January and June.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2014
Immigrant child crisis enters race for Maine governor
LePage objects after learning that eight young border-crossers were placed in Maine, as Michaud and Cutler also take positions.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2014
Govs. Patrick, Shumlin make rounds in Maine to support Michaud
The prominent Democrats raise funds and rally the faithful on behalf of the candidate for governor.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2014
Giffords plans Maine visit to raise funds for Michaud
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, ex-astronaut Mark Kelly, will attend a fundraiser in Kennebunkport.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2014
Portland’s Oxford Street Shelter director departs for job in Boston
Josh O’Brien, known for his compassion as demands on the shelter soared, will work for New England’s largest service provider for the homeless.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2014
The early years of Mike Michaud
Growing up in blue-collar Medway, the Democratic candidate was well-liked, outgoing and vivacious, traits that would one day ease his transition into politics.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2014
Maine leads nation in rate of long-term opiate prescriptions, CDC study says
Extended-release prescription usage was more than double the average in 2012, but a state official says much has changed since then.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2014
LePage uses phone campaign to address controversy over Social Security and welfare
His message blames ‘liberals’ for spreading ‘false information’ over a recent news release by his administration, and says he has done a lot for seniors.
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