The Arizona Democrat, who was shot in 2011, joins activists in Portland to assert that gun control is one way to address domestic violence.
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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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 take on new topics in Maine gubernatorial debate No. 2
The debate in Waterville focuses on education and the economy, and highlights differences on international trade and a proposal for a privately funded east-west highway.
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Michaud releases proposal to improve care for veterans
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate also says he would keep the National Guard’s 133rd Engineer Battalion from being moved to Pennsylvania.
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At rally for Michaud, Michelle Obama urges women and youths to vote
Speaking at UMaine, the first lady addresses a weakness of Democratic candidates: Getting supporters to vote in a year with no presidential election.
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National labor leader to stump in Maine for Michaud
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka is scheduled to visit BIW and Waterville. Follow this and other political news in the Open Season blog.
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LePage urges federal regulators to fast-track natural gas pipelines
He wants to prevent higher power prices, but Democrat Mike Michaud says the governor favors a bill that threatens private property rights.
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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.
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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.’
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Maine congressional delegation, candidates differ on Obama’s approach to Islamic State
The president’s calls for an international coalition get support, but some criticize his military strategy.