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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PublishedJune 4, 2014
Rep. Michaud: Committee tried to fix issues at VA
But his rivals in the Maine race for governor question why the problem of long veteran waits for medical care persisted if it was being addressed.
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PublishedJune 2, 2014
Big donor in Cumberland County sheriff’s race was active political contributor in past
But why former Portland Michael Liberty handed out $100,000 to back Michael Edes – other than their friendship – is a mystery.
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PublishedMay 31, 2014
Michaud urges Democrats to ‘forge a new path’
Earlier, delegates amend the Democratic platform to back marijuana’s legalization, regulation and taxation.
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PublishedMay 31, 2014
Maine Democrats’ message at convention – work together as leaders
Gubernatorial candidate Mike Michaud will give the keynote speech at 6 p.m. Saturday.
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PublishedMay 29, 2014
U.S. Rep. Michaud of Maine calls for VA chief to resign
The Democrat calls the health care system’s failures ‘inexcusable’ and says Eric Shinseki hasn’t been able to fix them for veterans.
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PublishedMay 29, 2014
Did Maine Guard chief try to remake second unit without telling governor?
Two people say he went to Washington last year to pitch a plan to convert a South Portland squadron into a cyber security team, but a LePage spokeswoman disputes their accounts.
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PublishedMay 27, 2014
Maine Guard chief: Battalion’s exit part of Army shift
Brig. Gen. Campbell says he opposes the plan to relocate the 133rd, but it’s ‘probable.’ Gov. LePage says it’s not up to him, but a federal panel will study it.
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PublishedMay 23, 2014
VA scandal makes way into Maine governors race
Democrat Mike Michaud calls for reforms; rivals Republican Gov. Paul LePage and independent Eliot Cutler suggest the congressman should have done more.
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PublishedMay 23, 2014
Gratitude to Maine’s fallen soldiers set in stone
Remembrances of Maine’s war dead
will be part of a ‘tribute trek’ led by a Waterville native who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. -
PublishedMay 22, 2014
VA scandal could impact Maine’s gubernatorial race
Mike Michaud is known as a veterans advocate, but Department of Veterans Affairs problems could be used against Democrats in the upcoming election.
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