The longtime public servant from York worked for more than 25 years in Augusta and wrote multiple books on Maine history.
Eric Russell
Staff Writer
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 since 2004. 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.
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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Lost 5-year-old first thought search dog was a fox, then ‘wanted some crackers’
A 7½-hour search in a hilly and thickly forested area of Acton ends happily, thanks to a talented German shepherd named Tala.
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Barry Hobbins confirmed as Maine’s public advocate as details emerge about drunken-driving charge
The Maine Senate unanimously confirms the former lawmaker, who reportedly had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit when he was arrested in Massachusetts in November.
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Maine public advocate nominee was charged with drunken driving in November
Lawmakers were made aware of it, but members of both parties praised Barry Hobbins during a public hearing this week and a legislative committee unanimously endorsed him for the post.
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’13 Reasons Why’ stirs debate in Maine schools on issues surrounding suicide
The Netflix show’s critics say it romanticizes the subject as some Maine schools give parents tips on how to respond.
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Rep. Poliquin supports health bill, says only 7% of Mainers affected. Facts show otherwise
Beyond the impact on people insured under the ACA, the bill includes cuts to Medicaid and could allow insurers to alter their plans.
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Family of autistic Rockland man tries to settle case over state-liquidated estate
When the state was granted conservatorship, it sold off the man’s house and possessions.
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How the state failed William Dean
Health and Human Services took over his finances, sold one of his homes, liquidated his possessions and even euthanized his cat – all, according to Maine’s high court, with sovereign immunity. How could this happen?
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Collins, King to appear together on ‘Meet the Press’
Maine’s senators are expected to talk about their efforts to build consensus and facilitate bipartisanship during a segment on NBC’s Sunday morning politics show.
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Watchdog finds state lottery did not target low-income Mainers
A report issued Friday by the Legislature’s watchdog arm clears the Maine State Lottery of accusations that it marketed its products to certain demographic groups.