All four members agree that Congress should pass its own reform bill, not close the government over Obama’s executive actions.
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’s congressional delegation united against shutdown over immigration
All four members agree that Congress should pass its own reform bill, not close the government over Obama’s executive actions.
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New round of USM cuts targets 14 non-faculty jobs, capital projects
Officials also plan to revamp research programs and tap reserve funds as they close a projected $16 million budget gap for the next fiscal year.
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When snowstorm took aim at Maine, Harpswell was in the crosshairs
The pre-Thanksgiving storm left all but 20 of the coastal town’s CMP customers in the dark.
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Pre-Thanksgiving Day storm takes aim at travelers, commuters
On one of the busiest travel days of the year, the snow is predicted to be heaviest during the evening commute.
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Victim in fatal Waldoboro accident was hit by friend
A relative of Jeffrey Moran said he was driving to pick up his close friend Jessie Hayden when he hit Hayden, who was on his bike. Hayden died at the scene.
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Critics charge food stamp recipients ‘bullied’ by DHHS
Federal administrator warns state policy to put photos on EBT cards voluntary and federal funding tied to state’s observance of law.
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Some say Maine DHHS required them to get EBT card photos
Recipients and their advocates say DHHS workers often require photos, affirming the USDA’s criticism that the policy is unclear.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Mainers with disabilities to gain Medicaid services in lawsuit settlement
The state has settled the class-action lawsuit filed last year on behalf of people with autism and intellectual disabilities who were waiting for services.
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Maine DHHS Commissioner to feds: Don’t undermine welfare reform efforts
Mary Mayhew responded sharply to a USDA letter about the state’s recent plan to put photo ID on EBT cards given to food stamp recipients.