Some of those honored at a ceremony Friday in Portland say they look forward to having a voice.
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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Sombreros at Bowdoin ‘tequila party’ ignite controversy on campus and beyond
Two members of the student government face impeachment for attending a fiesta-themed party where sombreros were worn – conduct some of their peers found racially offensive.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers endorse bill to streamline housing assistance
Simplifying wait lists and applications is a first step in addressing the broader problems of homelessness and affordable housing across the state, supporters say.
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House votes to allow parents of children abused at Maine day care center to sue state
Gov. Paul LePage is likely to veto the bill to waive immunity for the DHHS if it passes in the Senate.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Scarborough man loses appeal on constitutional right to an attorney
Joshua Nisbet forfeited his right to legal representation, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court rules in the first-ever case of its kind in the state.
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Effort to save Fort Gorges gets a boost from new partnership
With the Civil War-era site in Casco Bay in dire need of repairs, the Army Corps of Engineers agrees to fund hazard mitigation and the city acquires a $20,000 preservation grant to conduct a study.
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Maine group offers reward to find out who is stealing lobsters from traps
A nonprofit offers an $11,000 reward for information that leads to whomever is responsible for illegally hauling 200 traps in the Gulf of Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Concord Coach Lines to add second Portland-to-New York bus run beginning in April
The four-month-old direct service has been popular and riders want more schedule options, the carrier says.
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Pingree presses Marines on refusal to admit woman with visible neck tattoo
The congresswoman says standard-issue uniforms for males and females are different in a way that ‘keeps smart, capable women’ from being able to serve their country.
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Mother relieved, saddened by discovery of son’s body in Portland Harbor
The body of James Dyer, 23, was discovered in the water near DiMillo’s East Marina, police say.