Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey told staff members that the relationship began in August, although he did not disclose it until Tuesday and has now directed his chief deputy to supervise the employee.
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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With attendance still lagging, Maine theaters weigh whether to stay patient or adapt
An analysis of audience data suggests most theaters are operating at 60%-80% of 2019 levels, but many in the business believe a full recovery from the pandemic is still possible.
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Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal owner exploring options to sell media holdings or take on a partner
In a memo to employees Thursday, Reade Brower said he’s begun thinking about what is next for his newspapers, which include five dailies and more than two dozen weeklies across the state.
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Federal employee from Waterville pleads guilty to accessing child pornography at work
Terrence Talbot, who was employee with a U.S. Geological Survey office in Augusta, faces up to 20 years in prison.
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Justice Wayne Douglas sworn in to Maine’s highest court
Gov. Janet Mills presided over his swearing in ceremony Friday at the State House. Douglas has been a superior court justice since 2015.
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At 75, Farnsworth reimagines collection to better reflect Maine’s place in American art
The Rockland museum transforms its permanent display galleries, expanding the institution’s well-known roster to include a host of vibrant contemporary artists as well.
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Lewiston theater hopes play about immigrant experience draws new audience members
The Public Theatre is staging a production of ‘Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World’ and has been doing outreach to encourage the immigrant community to come see it.
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The Dance Hall founder created a community that will live on without her
Drika Overton, who founded the Kittery music and dance venue in 2010, is moving on but leaving it in good hands.
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Hank Beebe, prolific composer and founder of Schoolhouse Arts in Standish, dies at 96
Before he came to Maine, Beebe had a successful career on and off Broadway. A service and sing-along will be held Saturday.
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Meet Pat Corrigan, Portland’s accidental muralist
From the five moons of Pluto at Mayo Street Arts to a leaf-covered tree design replacing the Greyhound bus station mural, you don’t have to walk far in the city to encounter Corrigan’s work.