His message blames ‘liberals’ for spreading ‘false information’ over a recent news release by his administration, and says he has done a lot for seniors.
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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Michaud’s sexuality has double-edged potential
The Democratic Blaine House candidate stands to gain among Maine’s progressives, but could lose ground with social conservatives on his own District 2 turf.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine philanthropist Richard Rockefeller, 65, killed in plane crash
He was known for his devotion to Maine conservation and other causes.
Posted inPolitics
Rep. Michaud: Oversight committee tried to fix issues at VA
But his rivals in the Maine race for governor question why the problem of long veteran waits for medical care persisted if it was being addressed.
Posted inPolitics
Big donor in Cumberland County sheriff’s race was active political contributor in past
But why Michael Liberty handed out $100,000 to back Michael Edes – other than their friendship – is a mystery.
Posted inPolitics
‘Time to forge a new path,’ Michaud says
Earlier, delegates amend the Democratic platform to back marijuana’s legalization, regulation and taxation.
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine Democrats’ message at convention – work together as leaders
Gubernatorial candidate Mike Michaud will give the keynote speech at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud calls for VA chief to resign
The Democrat calls the health care system’s failures ‘inexcusable’ and says Eric Shinseki hasn’t been able to fix them for veterans.
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Did Maine Guard chief try to remake second unit without telling governor?
Two people say he went to Washington last year to pitch a plan to convert a South Portland squadron into a cyber security team, but a LePage spokeswoman disputes their accounts.
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Maine Guard chief: Battalion’s exit part of Army shift
Brig. Gen. Campbell says he opposes the plan to relocate the 133rd, but it’s ‘probable.’ Gov. LePage says it’s not up to him, but a federal panel will study it.