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.
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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1st District: Maine’s unheralded race
Republican Jon Courtney says he knew what he was getting into by challenging incumbent Chellie Pingree.
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Polite disagreement marks House debate
Incumbent Chellie Pingree and challenger Jon Courtney differ on health care, education and more.
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News outlets differ on whether to release Zumba madame’s client list
Amy Beveridge, news director at WMTW-TV in Portland, said her station decided weeks ago not to publish all the names of suspected prostitution clients of a Zumba instructor in Kennebunk.
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Pingree continues to lead Courtney in fundraising
The Democratic congresswoman raises $167,237 in the third quarter, compared to $67,263 for her opponent, Republican Jon Courtney.
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In Kennebunk, townspeople brace for release of ‘the list’
“If people are stupid enough to do this in their hometown, they need to accept what happens when they get caught,” says one business owner.
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Lewiston mayor speaks without a filter
LEWISTON — Mayor Robert Macdonald is a blunt man, a direct man.
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Poll: Abrupt style draws Mainers to strong opinions on LePage
Gov. Paul LePage’s blunt, straight-talking style and occasional ideological stubbornness have earned him both praise and disappointment among Mainers.
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Poll: LePage generates mixed opinions
Gov. Paul LePage’s blunt, straight-talking style and occasional ideological stubbornness have earned him both praise and disappointment among Mainers.
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Seeing the LePage Effect: Republican candidates aren’t campaigning with governor
Polls showing LePage has tenuous support from voters may keep legislative hopefuls from asking for his help.