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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ocean scientists report ‘unprecedented’ spike in sea level off Portland several years ago
Casco Bay waters rose by 5 inches during a peak period in 2009-10, and more extreme fluctuations are likely, increasing the threat of coastal flooding.
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Judge strikes down Maine law allowing residents to buy drugs from foreign pharmacies
The statute conflicts with federal law, she says in a ruling that blocks purchases of often-cheaper medicines and hands a win to the state’s pharmaceutical groups.
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Gorham treasure hunter may lose salvage rights to Cape Cod shipwreck
Greg Brooks, who has been salvaging the Port Nicholson since 2008, has lost a new business partnership over revelations of forged documents and may be forced to abandon the treasure search.