In June 2012, Dube led police on a 130 mile-per-hour high-speed chase on I-95 north of Bangor, and was about to go to prison.
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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Marine seeks Katahdin memorial for Maine’s fallen
Maj. David Cote hopes to honor the 46 Mainers who have died in the war on terror with engraved rocks atop the state’s tallest mountain.
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Maine Turnpike toll hike pays off
Six months in, revenue has increased by 16 percent even though traffic has dropped by 4 percent.
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Maine highway budget targets product, commish says
It would cut 56.5 vacant positions, cap state costs for employees’ health insurance and freeze merit and longevity pay for employees
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Sarah Long bridge reopens to Maine-N.H. traffic
The bridge, one of those connecting Maine and New Hampshire, had been out of commission for more than five weeks after it was struck by a tanker.
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L.L. Bean website most followed on Pinterest
L.L. Bean owns the most followed board on the social media website Pinterest, according to a recent study highlighted by Mashable, another social media site.
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L.L. Bean’s board a hit on Pinterest
The Pinterest board is called ‘Woodland Creatures’ and features photos of cuddly bears, loons, deer and other wildlife common to Maine.
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Maine bill would ban slaughtering horses for meat
It would also ban the transportation of horses through Maine to be slaughtered in Canada, but similar bills have failed twice before.
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Arrested 34 years ago but fled to Maine, suspected rapist Gary Irving lived quiet life
Arrested 34 years ago but fled to Maine avoiding sentencing, suspected rapist Gary Irving lived an unassuming life in Gorham until authorities caught up to him.
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Chairs worthy of five presidents
Thos. Moser, the Maine producer of high-end furniture, built the seating used at the Bush library dedication.