The Democratic gubernatorial candidate also says he would keep the National Guard’s 133rd Engineer Battalion from being moved to Pennsylvania.
Randy Billings
Staff Writer
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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At rally for Michaud, Michelle Obama urges women and youths to vote
Speaking at UMaine, the first lady addresses a weakness of Democratic candidates: Getting supporters to vote in a year with no presidential election.
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National labor leader to stump in Maine for Michaud
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka is scheduled to visit BIW and Waterville. Follow this and other political news in the Open Season blog.
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LePage urges federal regulators to fast-track natural gas pipelines
He wants to prevent higher power prices, but Democrat Mike Michaud says the governor favors a bill that threatens private property rights.
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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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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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Maine congressional delegation, candidates differ on Obama’s approach to Islamic State
The president’s calls for an international coalition get support, but some criticize his military strategy.
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Michaud will debate Cutler even if LePage pulls out
The Democrat’s change in his previous position is welcomed by his rival, as the governor continues to weigh whether he’ll participate.
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Michelle Obama to stump for Michaud in Orono next month
Her visit continues a string of high-profile figures to campaign on behalf of Michaud in Maine’s three-way race for governor.
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LePage asks NFL commissioner to partner on domestic violence
The governor offers to form a coalition of governors ‘to tackle’ the issue.