Maine’s Democratic House speaker sued the governor last year for abuse of power, but a federal judge in Maine dismissed the case in May. A three-judge appeals court panel in Boston is now hearing the case
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Collins shows off Maine projects to transportation secretary
As chair of the subcommittee that controls the department’s budget, Maine’s U.S. senator has advocated for more funding to replace crumbling infrastructure.
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Collins says Trump should release tax returns
The Maine senator spoke a day after the New York Times published a story revealing the Republican candidate may not have paid federal taxes for 18 years.
Posted inNews, Politics
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.
Posted inNation & World, News
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
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
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.