The independent senator announces his decision on the same day that Eliot Cutler urges Mainers to ‘vote their conscience’ in the gubernatorial election.
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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On the campaign trail: U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud thrives on one-on-one campaigning
The Democrat logs a 14-hour day, traveling more than 115 miles for events in five towns in Maine’s sprawling 2nd Congressional District.
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Hillary Clinton tells Michaud supporters that ‘Maine needs a fresh start’
The prospective 2016 presidential candidate is the latest nationally prominent figure to campaign for Maine’s Democratic candidate for governor.
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Nine things you might not know about Hillary Clinton
The former secretary of state and first lady will headline a rally in Maine for Mike Michaud on Friday.
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Maine’s congressional representatives visit FairPoint picket line
Democratic U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Mike Michaud express their solidarity with the striking workers Friday.
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Debate Fact Check: Medicaid, gun, Ebola claims miss the mark
Maine’s three gubernatorial candidates repeated claims they made in the two previous debates and unveiled a few new ones in their first televised debate Wednesday night in Augusta. Here’s how some of their statements stood up to a Portland Press Herald fact check. 1. Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud misstated the facts Wednesday when the […]
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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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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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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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Michaud releases increased services for veterans plan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate also vows to keep Gardiner’s 133rd engineering battalion in Maine.