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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PublishedJune 15, 2012
Report: Pilot error, engine failure caused Biddeford plane crash
The National Transportation Safety Board concluded that the pilot failed to maintain proper speed in part because of engine failure caused by improperly installed parts.
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PublishedJune 12, 2012
Maine holds off on insurance exchange for ruling
Even with the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act in doubt, many states are positioning themselves to be ready with at least one provision of the federal law: setting up insurance exchanges.
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PublishedJune 12, 2012
Health exchange decision could hurt state
Even with the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act in doubt, many states are positioning themselves to be ready with at least one provision of the federal law: setting up insurance exchanges.
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PublishedJune 7, 2012
Live cam catches ospreys hatching on Maine coast
The first of three chicks hatched a little before noon today. The other two hatchlings are expected later in the day.
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PublishedJune 2, 2012
Turnpike plans toll hike
The Maine Turnpike Authority has proposed a $26 million toll increase, largely to continue paying down debt associated with a massive widening project on Interstate 95 from several years ago, Director Peter Mills announced Friday.
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PublishedJune 2, 2012
Toll hike coming down the road
The Maine Turnpike Authority has proposed a $26 million toll increase, largely to continue paying down debt associated with a massive widening project on Interstate 95 from several years ago, Director Peter Mills announced Friday.
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PublishedJune 1, 2012
Driven to exact a higher toll
The turnpike authority wants to increase motorists’ cost of using the road in order to pay down debt from its widening.
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PublishedJune 1, 2012
Poliquin angers some GOP rivals
State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin, one of six Republican candidates for Maine’s open U.S. Senate seat, has angered some of his competitors by producing a television ad and sending out a mailer that imply he has Gov. Paul LePage’s endorsement.
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PublishedJune 1, 2012
GOP rivals rip Poliquin on ad
State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin, one of six Republican candidates for Maine’s open U.S. Senate seat, has angered some of his competitors by producing a television ad and sending out a mailer that imply he has Gov. Paul LePage’s endorsement.
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PublishedMay 31, 2012
U.S. House District 1 candidates file finance reports
From April 1 through May 23, incumbent Chellie Pingree out-raised her top Republican opponent Jonathan Courtney by a four-to-one margin.
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