Jeffrey Noonan, 49, who was on suicide watch, caused his own death by removing a shunt used for kidney dialysis, officials say.
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 whistleblower: Boss ordered shredding of documents
The former state official says the order was prompted by a newspaper’s impending request for records on how grant funds had been reallocated.
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Maine town in pain after ‘awesome kid’ shot on roadside
Residents of Poland remember Tim Davison, killed on a Pennsylvania highway, as a skilled mechanic and fun-loving guy who drew people to him.
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Storm departs, but big chill lingers in Maine
No major storms are on the horizon beyond some rain or freezing rain that could arrive Sunday and last into Monday.
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Collins, King seek study of Agent Orange link to ill veterans
They want to know if Mainers and others who trained at a base in Canada were affected by the toxic defoliant there.
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Maine power companies preparing for weekend ice storm
The worst of the mixed precipitation is expected to fall Saturday night and Sunday morning.
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One person killed in Lewiston crash
Two vehicles collide on one of city’s busiest roads.
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EqualityMaine names new director, eyes new goals
The gay and lesbian rights advocacy group is also shifting focus after leading the initiative to legalize same-sex marriage.
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Bank’s data breach may affect Mainers who collected unemployment
The state is investigating why JPMorgan Chase waited three months to tell officials that personal information of more than 1,300 residents could be compromised.
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LePage administration defends decision to move DHHS offices from Portland
Critics of the move stage a protest by bus, riding to the proposed new site near the airport.