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 4, 2019
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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PublishedDecember 3, 2019
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.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2019
Brunswick producer says her film helped lead to convicted murderer’s parole
Louise Rosen, part of a team that created the 2017 documentary, ‘Killing for Love,’ believes that Jens Soering, one of the two people convicted of murdering a Virginia couple in 1985, is innocent.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2019
Portland-based all-female chorus releases song for World Children’s Day
The Pihcintu Chorus debuted ‘Somewhere,’ sung by 11-year-old Shy Paca, a former refugee from Namibia.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2019
Together, a Brooksville couple left the world, provoking a debate about death and choice
Carl and Susan Chase, both in their mid-70s, detailed their rationale in a letter. An intense and uncomfortable conversation has followed.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2019
DHHS commissioner to brief lawmakers on budget committee
Jeanne Lambrew is scheduled to appear before the Appropriations Committee to discuss Medicaid expansion, wait lists for services for disabled adults and other issues.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2019
Small group homes for disabled will soon lose licensing exemption
Notified by the state in April, service providers welcome the change, though they say it comes with burdens.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2019
Biddeford native, a former Google exec who advised Schwarzenegger, joins Senate race
Ross LaJeunesse, 49, enters Maine’s Democratic primary with hopes of unseating four-term incumbent Susan Collins.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2019
Police seek help in cracking Greater Portland burglary ring
At least 15 businesses in Portland alone have been burglarized in less than 3 months, and police released security photos Tuesday in the hope that someone can identify those involved.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2019
State says Bridgton woman can be guardian or provider, but not both
Debbie Ogle provides shared living services to David Noyes, who has intellectual disabilities. She’s also his legal guardian. And that’s the problem.
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Law firm breaks ties with Kennebunk school district as fallout from teacher’s complaint goes on
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Maine’s emergency medical response system is teetering on the brink of collapse
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Maine trooper failed to follow policy when he had missing Richmond mother’s car towed
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Longtime skaters mourn loss of Happy Wheels, as it rolls into its final week
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Maine singer’s debut album lands on New York Times top 10 list