Most of the state’s shooting ranges don’t allow fully automatic weapons, and children in gun-safety courses typically are restricted to certain types of firearms.
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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More tickets made available for Clinton rally in Portland
The former president is making an appearance in support of Democrat Mike Michaud.
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Cutler proposes reforms to Maine election system
The proposals come a day after the state ethics board ruled that in the upcoming gubernatorial election, Cutler can raise as much money as the party candidates.
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Cutler takes aim at welfare reform
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Candidates for governor cultivate support from Maine agriculture group
Rep. Mike Michaud, Eliot Cutler and Gov. Paul LePage lay out their policies to members of the Agricultural Council of Maine.
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Cutler, Michaud expected at agricultural group’s forum
Gov. Paul LePage says a scheduling conflict will prevent him from attending the Augusta event hosted by the Agricultural Council of Maine.
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Reformulated gasoline: Maine drivers willing but wary
Questions remain, but most say they’d be willing to pay a little more for a less-polluting fuel.
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Angus King: For Maine governor, go with the independent
The senator makes his support for Eliot Cutler official, saying Cutler is free to work with both parties in Augusta and has a strong business background.
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Planned Parenthood PAC pledges over $500K in Maine campaign spending
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Maine countersues to stop Portland, Westbrook from aiding undocumented immigrants
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