Kyle Murdock, who launched Sea Hag Seafood last fall, is among five recipients of the award, which comes with a $40,000 grant.
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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Portland police identify man killed by train
Why the city man was on the tracks and why he was unable to get out of the way are still unclear.
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U.S. won’t enforce closure of Maine park boat launch
Despite the announcement by members of Maine’s delegation and the end of the government shutdown, Gov. LePage still plans a visit Thursday.
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Attempted park closure irks Maine fishermen
The state funds resources at Cobscook Bay State Park but a federal agency has tried to close the area, which it owns.
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U.S.: Acadia can reopen during shutdown if state pays, but funds not there
A report says not having visitors for 10 days during prime foliage season has cost about $5.2 million.
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Review determines railroad safety ‘adequate’ in Maine
The transportation commissioner releases a report commissioned after the deadly Quebec crash.
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Bankrupt Maine railway to get $3 million loan
Montreal, Maine and Atlantic will use the money to pay creditors and legal fees.
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Former ACLU director will challenge Susan Collins
Democrat Shenna Bellows of Manchester will launch her campaign Oct. 23 in Ellsworth and Portland.
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Police investigating crash, attempted ATM theft in Waldoboro
The suspect or suspects crashed a truck into a supermarket entrance, then fled the scene early this morning.
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Sussman named to Hedge Fund Hall of Fame
The investor is one of seven to be inducted into honorary group.