Speaking at UMaine, the first lady address a weakness for Democratic candidates: getting supporters to vote in a year with no presidential 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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LePage blasts Democrats over natural gas, electric prices
The Democrats struck back, citing the Governor’s absence from a natural gas conference and threats from a GOP bill.
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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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
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.’
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics
Michaud agrees to debate Cutler if LePage doesn’t show
Michaud had previously said he would only attend debates if LePage was there.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Sports
LePage wants NFL to partner with governors against domestic violence
The Governor penned a letter to Roger Goodell proposing a national campaign to end abuse.
Posted inElections, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics
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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Federal judge rules Maine whistle-blower lawsuit may proceed
The decision clears the way for a civil lawsuit alleging the state retaliated against an employee who refused to shred public documents.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Census details offer clearer picture of Maine’s uninsured
Analysts say the increase in 2013 probably is attributable to Gov. Paul LePage’s removal of 30,000 from MaineCare rolls.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics
LePage critics, citing new report, say his economic policies aren’t working
Rep. Mike Michaud and Eliot Cutler point to the federal data as proof of ‘failed leadership.’