Preservationists say the changes are destroying the historic integrity of the two-century-old structure.
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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Company that dropped Maine project invests $2.5 billion in wind farm off the United Kingdom
Experts say Statoil’s new project is a glimpse of what could have been for Maine’s industry, which is now regrouping.
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The Early Years: Eliot Cutler
The son of a Bangor doctor and a community-minded mom, the gubernatorial candidate developed an early passion for success and service, and a desire to give back to his home state.
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Eliot Cutler supporters file lawsuit challenging contribution limits
State law allows major-party candidates to collect more than independents, which puts the independent at a distinct disadvantage, the complaint alleges.
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A tale of twin cities: Can Lewiston and Auburn merge?
A joint commission is drafting a charter for a new city, but voters will have to approve.
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Hug, kisses, tears greet returning members of Maine’s 133rd
The more than 150 soldiers have been away for 11 months.
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LePage says welfare doesn’t include Social Security, Medicare
His statement Wednesday was misinterpreted and he did not intend to put such federal payments in that category, the governor says.
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LePage says welfare doesn’t include Social Security, Medicare
His statement Wednesday was misinterpreted and he did not intend to put such federal payments in that category, the governor says.
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LePage includes Social Security among ‘welfare’ programs
He also puts Medicare and jobless aid in that category while arguing that Maine’s personal-income ranking would be better if such federal payments were excluded.
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USM students, faculty protest cuts
The group announces it is raising money for an independent audit of USM and UMaine System finances.