The plea for a subsidy arises as the state is finding that recruiting foster parents has become increasingly difficult.
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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Maine legislation would address child care subsidies for foster children
The state’s Department of Health and Human Services pays for child care expenses at a set rate, but foster parents say that doesn’t cover the entire cost of day care in Cumberland County.
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Second quake in Nepal gives Mainers more reasons to pitch in and help
A student from College of the Atlantic and others with Maine connections are driven anew to provide relief to the stricken country.
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Food blogger told he’s had his last meal at 3 Portland restaurants
The owners of Hugo’s, Eventide and The Honey Paw warned John Golden not to write a review. He did and they told him he was no longer welcome.
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LePage proposes additional $6 million over two years to house some mentally ill patients in secure group homes
Some individuals coming from the criminal system, who might otherwise be housed at the Riverview Psychiatric Center, would instead go to off-site facilities run by contractors.
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Maine veterans to see nation’s salutes to their service
Three men from a nursing home in Gorham will join 24 others on a flight to visit memorials and reflect on their contribution to freedom.
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Ripple effect on abuse claims: Biddeford may limit where sex offenders can live
Dozens of Maine cities and towns have ordinances keeping offenders from living near schools, playgrounds and parks, but the restrictions have been challenged in court.
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Former Moody’s Diner employee sues for religious discrimination
The woman, who dated the son of the restaurant’s owner, said she was harassed and asked to resign for not adhering to the family’s religious beliefs.
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LePage forms search committee for new Maine Guard general
The governor is looking for a permanent replacement for Brig. Gen. James Campbell, who was fired in late March.
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Maine bill would soften drug possession crimes
The sponsor, Republican Sen. Roger Katz, said incarcerating people for their addiction does not address their treatment needs.