The phenomenon, which could have implications for the economy, is in its second year and verging on a trend.
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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Mystery surrounds I-95 standoff, Aroostook homicide
Neighbors of a Molunkus house where a man’s body was found say they heard screaming, but steered clear.
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Body found in Molunkus connected to standoff, suicide, say police
A body found in a home near Medway is connected to Monday’s four-hour standoff-turned suicide on Interstate 95, police said.
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Police link body found in home to I-95 suicide
Officials did not reveal the connection between the two men and said the details of the case are complicated.
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LePage takes fight on road
The governor says he’ll continue to withhold bonds until the hospital debt is resolved.
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Border towns looking to nab excise tax evaders
Some Maine residents who live in towns that border New Hampshire have been skirting the excise tax on their vehicles, and local officials are looking to catch violators.
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Greens seek to legalize pot in Portland
A committee plans to collect signatures for a referendum on making marijuana possession legal in the city.
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Maine rape suspect’s girlfriend charged in child-abuse case
Holly Colfer, 33, was arrested and charged with one count of endangering the welfare of a child.
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State seeks mental evaluation in Biddeford double homicide
Landlord James Pak, 75, has been held in connection with the deaths of two teenagers since December.
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As double-dipping grows, so does scrutiny of state pensions
Maine lawmakers, who’ve taken steps to discourage the practice, largely agree the public retirement system can’t be sustained in the long term.