The new cups are being tested in communities such as Freeport that have banned polystyrene.
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.
Developers try to restart Portland waterfront projects
A settlement allows former partners to proceed separately to sell or develop parcels on the eastern waterfront.
Six Old Port properties to be auctioned online
Current tenants include Buck’s Naked BBQ, Fore Play, Gorgeous Gelato, The Merry Table Crêperie and Shine Salon.
Portland committee OKs sale of downtown plaza
The City Council will vote on the $524,000 agreement for Congress Square Plaza on Sept. 9.
Agreement outlines plan to buy Congress Square Plaza
Reactions to the proposal are mixed. Opponents say the $524,000 price for part of the Portland park insults those ‘who know the value of this space.’
Portland ‘best place’ in world for circus college, founder says
The Circus Conservatory of America hopes to convert a building on Thompson’s Point into a school for up to 120 students.
Thompson’s Point eyed for circus conservatory
The Circus Conservatory of America, a degree-granting college, would be the first new tenant for the $100 million Portland development since the project was rolled out in 2011.
City: Performing arts tenant coming to Thompson’s Point
The mayor and developers will announce details Thursday about what they say is a ‘one-of-a-kind performing arts tenant.’
‘Soft rollout’ of Portland panhandling ban expected
The police chief says more warnings than fines are likely to be issued to those who beg on medians.
Portland board says yes to wharf project
The Planning Board’s unanimous approval may set the stage for a fish market and restaurant.