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.

Business, Maine, News

New building on Maine Wharf reflects Portland’s changing waterfront

by Randy Billings August 7, 2014August 7, 2014

Traditional marine-related operations are sharing the half-mile stretch with a growing number of offices, restaurants and tourist-based businesses.

Maine Governor's race, Politics

Social media campaign pressures Michaud on equality stand

by Randy Billings August 1, 2014August 18, 2014

An advocacy group is criticizing the Democratic gubernatorial candidate for backing an anti-discrimination bill that it says doesn’t go far enough.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine ethics panel drops complaint about Falmouth Democrats

by Randy Billings July 31, 2014July 31, 2014

Steve Woods complained that the town’s Democratic committee should not have endorsed and supported a rival candidate in the primary because of an agreement to stay neutral.