Brian Elowe, who’s now a board member, will take over for Bob Clark, who has led the organization for 30 years.
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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The decade in Maine news and politics
The 2010s were marked by major change in Maine. Same-sex marriage was legalized. So was recreational marijuana. Politics became more combative and divided, in no small thanks to former Gov. Paul LePage. The state’s coastal waters warmed rapidly toward an ecological catastrophe. Policymakers confronted an opioid epidemic that has threatened an entire generation. And the […]
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Windham man wanted in stabbing arrested in New Hampshire
Jayce Segler, 24, who fled an assault on Dec. 12 in Windham, was picked up on unrelated charges, police say.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Fire at South Portland housing complex displaces several tenants
The blaze at Mill Cove Apartments on Soule Street is not believed to be suspicious.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized
Lyman man charged with domestic violence called victim while in jail, police say
Joshua Chamberlin, 28, now faces additional charges.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Ex-bookkeeper goes to prison for stealing from one of Maine’s best-known lawyers
Jaime Butler pleaded guilty to forging the signature of Daniel Lilley and stealing at least $236,000 from his firm. Lilley died in March 2017.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Scarborough homicide victim is remembered as ‘the real genuine thing’
Friends of Jim Pearson, stunned by his killing outside his home Sunday, remember how he touched their lives when he taught at Gorham High School and ran his Christmas tree farm on Beech Ridge Road.
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Former Biddeford man, abused by priest, loses court battle over $875 counseling payment
David Gagnon, 54, who now lives in Montreal, sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland in small claims court after it failed to reimburse him.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Religion and Values
Former Maine bishop resigns Buffalo post under fire for handling of sexual abuse accusations
Richard Malone was bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland from 2004 until 2012.
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State has placed most of 67 disabled adults affected by Medicaid contract termination
The death of a client prompted the state to end its contract with Biddeford-based Residential and Community Support Services. So far, 49 people have been placed with other providers.