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 for 13 years. 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: How does a woman die alone in a Wells mobile home without anyone knowing for 2.5 years? How does a convicted rapist from Massachusetts disappear before his sentencing and then live quietly in Gorham for 34 years before being caught? How does a husband in Bath respond when his wife develops early-onset Alzheimer’s disease? 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 27, 2020
Maine congressional delegation supports more coronavirus relief, but priorities vary
All four of the state’s delegates to Congress back more aid for state and local governments, however, opinions differ on whether to send another round of stimulus checks directly to Maine households.
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PublishedJune 26, 2020
State gives Maine towns $9 million for virus response
The money, provided by the federal government under the CARES Act, will pay for public education programs, sanitizing stations and supplies, and new contact-free services in 96 communities that applied for grants.
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PublishedJune 25, 2020
Maine reports 53 new COVID-19 cases, highest daily total in 2 weeks
No additional deaths were reported Thursday and the average daily total over the last 10 days is still down from the previous 10 days.
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PublishedJune 23, 2020
Portland political consultant hired by firm that represents Saudi embassy
Crystal Canney, who previously worked for U.S. Sen. Angus King, will assist with ‘fostering and promoting relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,’ according to a federal disclosure form.
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PublishedJune 23, 2020
BIW strike, Bowdoin’s remote-learning plan deal another blow to midcoast businesses
The shipyard strike and the college’s decision to close its campus to upperclassmen this fall could take a toll on Bath and Brunswick businesses.
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PublishedJune 22, 2020
For the first time, daughter of Long Island serial killer victim from Maine speaks out
Lily Waterman, now 13, doesn’t want her mother to be remembered by the label that so often accompanied stories about her.
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PublishedJune 21, 2020
Masks may be required in Maine, but the rules are rarely enforced
A growing body of research suggests universal mask-wearing in public could dramatically reduce the spread of coronavirus. Getting people to comply is another matter.
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PublishedJune 18, 2020
Maine CDC reports 42 new cases but no new COVID-19 deaths
The weekly average number of new infections continues to decline, as do deaths and hospitalizations, but officials say they are watching for spikes as the state continues to reopen its economy.
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PublishedJune 11, 2020
Hotelier blasts Mills over quarantine alternative for out-of-state visitors
Mark Walsh of Ocean Properties, which operates 11 hotels in Maine and 125 nationwide, said requiring visitors to present negative tests in lieu of quarantine is not a viable option.
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PublishedJune 11, 2020
Federal funding not enough to meet farmers’ needs, state official says
Maine Agriculture Commissioner Amanda Beal told lawmakers Thursday that although farmers have been innovative in dealing with pandemic-related disruptions, they need more help to survive.
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