In a day of staking out positions, Gov. LePage says pro-renewables policies cost money and jobs, clashing with his two rivals’ support for solar and wind.
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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Portland panel OKs Nova Scotia ferry lease
The full City Council will take up the agreement April 7. Meanwhile, the Nova Star is set to leave Singapore for Nova Scotia on Friday.
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Michaud outlines strategies for economic growth
The multifaceted plan calls for a higher minimum wage and new spending on business and education. His rivals for governor are unimpressed.
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Gubernatorial candidate Michaud to outline plan for Maine economy
It’s aimed at sparking discussions with voters on how to move the state forward, a spokeswoman for the Democrat says.
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Anti-abortion protesters sue to overturn buffer zone outside Portland clinic
The lawsuit mirrors a Massachusetts case now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Restaurant inspections a hot item in Augusta
The industry adamantly opposes a bill that would revive a system that gives all municipalities an oversight role.
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Portland proposal to raise minimum wage will get lots of scrutiny
The city plans to move slowly in assessing the impact of the mayor’s idea on businesses and workers.
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Portland mayor: Raise city’s minimum wage
Michael Brennan unveils several new priorities at his State of the City address on Wednesday.
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Panel to hear Portland employee’s sexual harassment complaint
The worker claims his female supervisor drew male genitals on an evaluation form, called him ‘babe’ and ‘darling,’ and put her hand on his shoulder.
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Asylum seekers, Maine advocates protest change in aid rules
The LePage administration wants to stop providing General Assistance to some immigrants awaiting work permits. Opponents call the change illegal and racist.