Only Rep. Chellie Pingree offered pointed comments about the former president’s case involving mishandling of classified documents.
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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Mills announces plan to add 140 treatment beds to combat ongoing opioid crisis
The $6 million investment is the latest effort to reverse an epidemic that claimed a record 716 lives just last year.
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As Pride month grows, so does hostility in some Maine towns
A large number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced around the country this year, including in Maine, and organizers of Pride events like those in Unity say the level of ‘venom’ has been sharp.
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Paid family leave bill advances after committee endorses compromises
Democrats were united in support, while Republicans opposed the proposal as too much of a burden on businesses.
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Chickadee soon may become endangered on Maine license plates
Lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday on a bill to replace the chickadee plates with a version of the 1901 Maine flag that features a navy blue star and green pine tree.
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Milford man shot by police last week now faces several charges
Djvan Carter, 45, has been charged with attempted murder, assault and kidnapping in connection with a domestic assault that led to a Maine State Police corporal shooting him.
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Maine has nation’s highest rate of hepatitis C, 2nd-highest rate of hepatitis B
State health officials say the number of cases should serve as a reminder for people to get vaccinated.
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Impacts of federal debt default could spread through Maine’s workforce, economy
The state has a lot of federal workers, and a lot of retirees and veterans who collect benefits. The biggest worry, though, seems to be in the unknown. The U.S. has never defaulted on its debts.
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Maine lawmakers back bill to allow 16- and 17-year-olds access to gender-affirming care without parents’ consent
The bill was supported by all but one Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. One Republican, Sen. Eric Brakey, voted in support as well; the other Republicans left before the vote Tuesday.
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Most of Maine’s delegation won’t even talk about an assault weapons ban
Three of the state’s four members of Congress oppose a ban, mostly because they don’t believe it’s practical in a divided government. Only Rep. Chellie Pingree supports it.