David Costello, of Brunswick, held a virtual town hall Wednesday.
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.
Nirav Shah, Bobby Charles lead Maine governor’s race, new poll shows
Reaction to the poll was mixed.
Pro-Susan Collins super PAC launches website of ‘red flags’ on Graham Platner
The website is part of a second wave of attacks from Pine Tree Results, which has spent $4 million attacking Platner in recent weeks.
Graham Platner leads Susan Collins by 7 points in new independent poll
The Pan Atlantic Research poll is the first one since Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign last month, effectively handing the Democratic nomination to Platner.
Susan Collins pans Trump’s endorsement of ‘ethically challenged’ Republican in Texas primary
The Maine senator’s comments risk reigniting the rhetorical wrath of President Donald Trump as she faces a tough reelection battle this fall.
Susan Collins questions Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The fund was created in response to a $10 billion lawsuit President Donald Trump filed against the IRS over the unauthorized release of his tax records.
US Senate confirms key new Maine officials
Acting US attorney for Maine Andrew Benson and former Lewiston Police Chief David St. Pierre were confirmed in party line votes, despite bipartisan committee backing.
JD Vance says $46M in improper MaineCare payments ‘tip of the iceberg’
Gov. Janet Mills responds by saying that the state has always zealously fought fraud.
JD Vance to campaign with Paul LePage in Bangor
“It’s a beautiful time of the year to be in the state of Maine,” the vice president said.
What Susan Collins did and didn’t ask Pete Hegseth
At a hearing Tuesday, Collins’ questions focused on the fact that Trump’s budget requested only 1 destroyer from Bath Iron Works.