Diversified Communications of Portland has had to make adjustments to a major global seafood expo in Boston this month.
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.
Maine’s members of Congress oppose Trump plan to divert home heating aid to virus response
President Trump, as part of a $2.5 billion plan to combat the coronavirus threat, proposes diverting $37 million from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which serves thousands of Mainers.
Bath will host public meeting on fox trapping plan
The city says a panel of experts will field questions from the public during the meeting at Fisher Mitchell school next Thursday at 5 p.m. to outline the plan that has generated some pushback.
Lawmakers endorse forming commission to study reforms to child protection system
The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Bill Diamond of Windham, said he wants to ensure that discussions continue, and that the public gets input.
Maine reports first flu-related death of child in 2019-20 season
The child was younger than 5 and had not been vaccinated.
Justice Department says Maine violated disabled man’s rights by limiting Medicaid services
A Feb. 10 ruling, in response to a complaint filed in May 2018, concluded that the state “failed to provide necessary services in the most integrated setting appropriate to his needs.” The state is still determining how to respond, but it could affect other individuals.
Internet service providers sue Maine over privacy law
The law, which passed last year and is set to take effect in July, requires companies to get opt-in consent from customers before their data can be shared.
Colby College poll shows Collins, Gideon tied in hypothetical match-up
The survey, conducted Feb. 10-13, is the first public poll of the 2020 U.S. Senate race.
Friend says Sebago woman found in submerged car will be ‘missed by all’
The death of Sarah McCarthy, 28, is still under investigation after she was found Sunday.
Man in custody after standoff with police in Buxton
Roads were closed for several hours Monday as police negotiated with a man inside a residence.