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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PublishedDecember 31, 2018
Maine’s first flu death of the season reported
In 2017-18, the deadliest season in decades, 82 people died in Maine from influenza.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2018
Next step for Mike Michaud after Congress: His local select board
Never one to stop serving, the former Maine representative with deep ties to East Millinocket looks to help rebulid the mill town.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2018
Judge denies motions to dismiss charges against Camden boat captain
Rick Smith is charged with seaman’s manslaughter in connection with the death of a North Carolina man aboard his sailboat in 2015.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2018
Migrant workers at Maine wreath company say labor contractor sexually harassed them
The workers, who made wreaths for Worcester Wreath Co., say they were fired after bringing up their concerns; the company says it no longer works with that contractor.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2018
Prosecution lays out case against Camden charter boat captain charged in 2015 death
Prosecutors who have charged Camden’s Rick Smith with seaman’s manslaughter have witnesses who say he didn’t do enough to prevent a crew member’s death at sea.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2018
As Wreaths Across America has grown, so has scrutiny about its practices
The Washington County nonprofit paid $10.3 million last year to its supplier, Worcester Wreath Co.; both entities are run by the same family.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2018
In 2015, a troubled sailor jumped overboard. Now the boat’s captain is being held responsible
Capt. Rick Smith, who hails from Camden, is on house arrest in the U.S. Virgin Islands awaiting trial for negligence in the death of a crew member.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2018
LePage subpoenaed in lawsuit claiming stays at Trump hotel in D.C. illegally benefit president
Citing violations to the Constitution, the attorneys general in Maryland and D.C. seek records from Maine’s governor and dozens of government entities that have spent money at Trump International.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2018
Bushes leave legacy of giving and civic engagement in Maine
The 41st president and first lady were generous with their money and time, particularly to the health care communities of Biddeford and Portland.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2018
Contesting ranked-choice loss, Rep. Poliquin asks judge to order a new election
The Republican representative, who was defeated by Democrat Jared Golden in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, continues to look for ways to invalidate the results.
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