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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PublishedSeptember 30, 2016
Trump will hold rally Thursday in Portland
The Republican presidential candidate is set to appear at the Portland Expo as he continues an aggressive push to win Maine, or at least its 2nd Congressional District.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2016
As election nears, Mainers’ confidence in most institutions is low
A Press Herald poll reveals that there is little faith in Congress, the presidency, criminal justice system, religion, banks and the media, but more in the military and police
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2016
Crime in Maine on the decline, but still driven by drug abuse
The public safety commissioner says the drug abuse epidemic continues to be an issue for Maine law enforcement.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2016
After fuel truck rollover, Gorham fire chief says rotary could be improved
A truck spilled about 1,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel late Thursday. Environmental crews returned Friday to continue cleaning up.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2016
Sea gulls are dying in Portland, but officials don’t know why
Three dozen juvenile herring gulls have been collected in Deering Oaks this month. Three have been sent to a lab for testing.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2016
LePage joins multistate Republican lawsuit over new federal overtime rule
In the court challenge to a U.S. Department of Labor overtime rule for salaried workers, LePage joins as an individual plaintiff, not in his capacity as Maine governor.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2016
Maine inmate sues Catholic bishop over alleged abuse
Jeffrey Libby, convicted in the 1986 slaying of his grandfather, alleges that two priests abused him dating back to the 1970s.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2016
Neighbors’ reaction mixed to Maine Medical Center expansion plan
Community leaders support moving the entrance to Congress Street but have concerns about adding a 13-story parking garage.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2016
Synthetic ‘zombie’ drug spice poses enforcement problem in Portland
The Bayside neighborhood is seeing a resurgence of the cheap, dangerous and technically legal substance.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2016
Lawmaker apologizes for insulting email to Massachusetts woman
Rep. Stephen Wood said he lost his temper when he responded to a woman who had criticized Maine Republicans for failing to hold Gov. Paul LePage accountable for recent actions.
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