Charlie Webster’s claim that hundreds of unknown black people voted in rural Maine towns causes a stir, and leads one GOP strategist to call for his immediate resignation.
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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Orrington struggles to move on after state’s deadliest fire in two decades
ORRINGTON — The house, charred black from the inside out, was still standing but unlivable. The acrid smell of smoke hung in the air. Firefighters and inspectors were long gone but yellow caution tape still formed a perimeter around the property. The only signs of life were a minivan parked in the driveway, blocked in front by a plastic children’s car.
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State’s chief medical marijuana overseer says he’s been fired
The head of Maine’s medical marijuana program announced at a public meeting that he has been terminated from his position, according to two people who attended the meeting.
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Long run ends for Maine legislative legend Martin
Revered by some and reviled by others, the Democrat also was a mentor during his 46-year career.
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Pingree declares victory in U.S. House race
Buoyed by strong support in Portland and farther up the coast toward her hometown of North Haven, Pingree solidified the 1st District’s reputation as reliably Democratic.
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1 dead, 1 missing after Sandy sinks Maine-linked ship
The HMS Bounty visited Eastport and Belfast this summer before docking at the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard for a month of repairs.
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Epic storm could form, soak Halloween
A storm of potentially epic proportions that is brewing in the Caribbean could ride the jet stream and rocket up the East Coast next week, bringing scary weather to Maine just in time for Halloween.
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Pingree holds commanding 1st District lead
Jon Courtney has spent the last several months canvassing southern and coastal Maine. He’s visited small businesses, spoken to chambers of commerce, touted his accomplishments as a state lawmaker and business owner. He has tried and tried to make a name for himself in a race that most people either are not paying attention to or assume has already been decided.
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Medical marijuana: Is it working?
Two years ago, Sharon Gagne of Greenbush discovered she had two herniated disks in her neck. Her doctor told her surgery was not an option and instead encouraged physical therapy and prescribed a painkiller.
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Pingree holds lead over Courtney
Jon Courtney has spent the last several months canvassing southern and coastal Maine. He’s visited small businesses, spoken to chambers of commerce, touted his accomplishments as a state lawmaker and business owner. He has tried and tried to make a name for himself in a race that most people either are not paying attention to or assume has already been decided.