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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PublishedMarch 16, 2015
Global Teacher Prize winner from Maine reflects on win
Nancie Atwell, founder of the Center for Teaching and Learning, reiterated her pledge to give every penny of the $1 million prize to the school
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PublishedMarch 16, 2015
Global Teacher Prize winner from Maine reflects on award
Nancie Atwell, founder of the Center for Teaching and Learning, reiterates her pledge to give every penny of the $1 million prize to the school.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2015
Are public workers who double dip unfairly criticized?
The combined salaries and pensions can elicit frustration, but some say rehired retirees fill a workplace niche.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2015
Edgecomb teacher, finalist for $1 million prize, awaits announcement
Nancie Atwell, founder of the Center for Teaching and Learning, heads for Dubai, where the winner of the first-ever Global Teacher Prize will be announced on Sunday.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2015
Gorham treasure hunter forced to abandon Cape Cod shipwreck salvage
After six years, Greg Brooks says in a court filing that he no longer has the resources to continue his efforts.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2015
Political opposites, two Maine lawmakers are of one mind on medical marijuana
Reps. Diane Russell and Deborah Sanderson back more access to the drug, a rare synergy on the hot-button issue that’s happening in Maine and across the country.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2015
Homeland Security, state partner on climate change study
The collaborative study will report on the effects of climate change on energy, water, transportation and telecommunications systems.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2015
Brunswick man sues Anthem over data breach
The class-action lawsuit, similar to ones filed in other states, asks for $5 million in damages.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2015
Netanyahu’s speech is praised, criticized by Maine lawmakers
Sen. Angus King applauds the Israeli prime minister’s tone, but says the timing of the speech to Congress was premature; Sen. Susan Collins says the speech spelled out the dangers Iran poses to Israel and the U.S.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2015
Medical pot sales, tax income growing in Maine
Sales were an estimated $60 million to $75 million in 2014, tax revenue was $4 million to $5 million, and both could rise if lawmakers expand access.
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