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 14, 2014
Former U.S. Rep. Giffords: Gun laws fail to protect women
The Arizona Democrat, who was shot in 2011, joins activists in Portland to assert that gun control is one way to address domestic violence.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2014
In their own words: Highlights from the 1st Maine gubernatorial debate
Here are a few highlights from the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce debate, held Wednesday at the Holiday Inn by the Bay.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2014
Candidates square off in Maine gubernatorial debate No. 2
The Waterville debate focused on education and the economy, and highlighted differences in international trade and a proposal for a privately funded East-West highway.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2014
Michaud releases increased services for veterans plan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate also vows to keep Gardiner’s 133rd engineering battalion in Maine.
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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 address a weakness for Democratic candidates: getting supporters to vote in a year with no presidential election.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2014
LePage blasts Democrats over natural gas, electric prices
The Democrats struck back, citing the Governor’s absence from a natural gas conference and threats from a GOP bill.
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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 23, 2014
Michaud agrees to debate Cutler if LePage doesn’t show
Michaud had previously said he would only attend debates if LePage was there.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2014
LePage wants NFL to partner with governors against domestic violence
The Governor penned a letter to Roger Goodell proposing a national campaign to end abuse.
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