Eric Russell has been a general assignment reporter at the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram since 2012 and has been a journalist in Maine for 13 years. Because he doesn’t have a specific geographic or topical area to cover, Eric often is free to roam the state in pursuit of the most interesting stories, whether it’s tackling the big topic of the day or chasing ideas that fall just outside the boundaries of everyday news. His favorite assignments are ones where he can leave the office and meet with people in their homes or their workplaces to talk about their struggles and challenges – and sometimes their triumphs. Or to try and answer complicated questions: How does a woman die alone in a Wells mobile home without anyone knowing for 2.5 years? How does a convicted rapist from Massachusetts disappear before his sentencing and then live quietly in Gorham for 34 years before being caught? How does a husband in Bath respond when his wife develops early-onset Alzheimer’s disease? Eric grew up in Southern Maine, went to college at the University of Maine and worked in Bangor for eight years before joining the Press Herald. He lives in Brunswick with his wife, a school teacher, and two daughters.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2017
Two charged in York County home invasion
A 19-year-old and a juvenile are accused of forcing their way into a Limerick residence and assaulting a boy and his sister.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2017
After weekend shooting, Portland mayor wants to fast-track police body cameras
The ACLU of Maine also is calling on the city to move up its plans to outfit officers with the devices after a deadly confrontation on Saturday.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2017
Maine lawmakers create another task force to address opiate crisis
The task force, made up of lawmakers and various experts, is to draft a report and recommendations for legislation by April 30
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2017
Fire damages long-abandoned Portland elementary school
The fire Thursday at the former Reed Elementary School is under investigation.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2017
USM student dies from epilepsy complications
Nickolas Acker of Saco died in his sleep Dec. 27 from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, the school announced Tuesday.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2016
DHHS to spend $2.4 million more on medication-assisted treatment for addiction
The money will fund 359 new slots for uninsured patients in five locations, in what appears to be a shift in policy for the LePage administration.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
As El Faro sank, captain told terrified crew member: ‘I’m not leavin’ you. Let’s go.’
The captain makes that plea in a vivid transcript of audio from the El Faro’s final 26 hours.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
El Faro captain refused suggestions to change course before ship sank in hurricane
Asked twice if he wanted to steer farther south, Capt. Michael Davidson stuck to his course, believing he would safely skirt Hurricane Joaquin. El Faro sank hours later, killing all 33 aboard.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2016
Expansion of popular botanical gardens in Boothbay hits local snag
Concerns by neighboring landowners and water district officials have stalled the ambitious project at the eleventh hour.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2016
Lack of data makes financial abuse of seniors nearly impossible to measure, Collins’ committee told
Most states don’t track such cases, the Government Accountability Office reports at a Senate Aging Committee hearing that includes a reference to a recent Maine Sunday Telegram story.
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