Randy Billings is a government watchdog and political reporter who has been the State House bureau chief since 2021. He was named the Maine Press Association’s Journalist of the Year in 2020. He joined the Press Herald in 2012 as the Portland City Hall reporter, where his beat touched on a wide range of topics, including municipal government, immigration, homelessness, housing and social services. Prior to that, he worked at various weeklies as well as business and arts publications. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, Orono. He lives in North Yarmouth with his wife and two children and enjoys the outdoors and playing his upright bass.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2024
Harris expands huge fundraising advantage over Trump in Maine
The surge in campaign donations in Maine and across the country reflects renewed enthusiasm among Democratic donors for Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy, but it by no means guarantees victory in November.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2024
Senate plans a session to vote on Gov. Janet Mills’ appointees
Those facing confirmation votes include a new fire marshal and the commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2024
Democrats counter Republicans with negative ads in battle for control of the Maine Senate
Early spending by both parties reveals which races are seen as the most competitive, and the ones that could alter the balance of power at the State House.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2024
Efforts to sow doubts about election results haven’t yet taken root in Maine
Election officials here say voters of both major parties trust that Maine’s elections are free and fair because they are run by local towns and by people who are well known in the community.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Maine Republicans launch attack ads in 4 state Senate races
It’s the largest ad buy since Labor Day, the traditional start of the fall campaign season, and comes after Democrats mailed flyers opposing a Republican candidate trying to flip a Senate seat in Windham.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Question 3 asks voters to support $10 million bond for historic buildings
Voters will weigh a proposal to borrow $10 million to help restore old buildings owned by government agencies or nonprofits across the state.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2024
Question 1 would cap contributions to certain political action committees
Voters will be asked if they want to limit PAC contributions to $5,000. The measure is likely to be challenged in court if it passes.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2024
Campaigns clash over gun rights in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race
Incumbent Rep. Jared Golden questions Austin Theriault’s commitment to Second Amendment rights following a report that the Republican challenger called police about a man ‘walking onto his front porch holding an AR-15.’
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2024
Former Pence chief of staff says Trump played ‘central role’ in Jan. 6 ahead of speech in Maine
Still, in an interview with the Press Herald, Marc Short said the former president doesn’t represent a threat to democracy, as Democrats contend. Short will speak to students Wednesday at Colby College.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2024
Mills agrees to $2,000 checks for state workers, new pay study
The agreement is expected to cost an estimated $23 million and stems from a labor complaint filed in February by the largest union representing state employees.
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