The Washington County nonprofit paid $10.3 million last year to its supplier, Worcester Wreath Co.; both entities are run by the same family.
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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
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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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, Politics
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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Schools and Education
Midcoast teacher who won a $1 million education prize is sentenced for shoplifting
Nancie Atwell, who was honored in 2015 for her work at the school she founded in Edgecomb, said in court that a previously undiagnosed mental illness contributed to her compulsion to shoplift.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Religion and Values
TV station’s probe of abuse cases adds to scrutiny of former Maine bishop
WKBW in Buffalo reports on how Richard Malone, now the bishop in western New York, dealt with two priests while overseeing the Diocese of Portland.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine DOT completes emergency bridge repair on I-295 in Portland
The agency said a deteriorated bridge joint on the section over Forest Avenue needed to be repaired immediately.
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Former UMaine baseball player charged with raping 6 women in Delaware
Clay Conaway, who left the university in 2016, was arrested in August on 1 count of sexual assault, and since then 5 more women have come forward.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Jared Golden, a former Marine, continues steep political rise with historic win
The Democrat from Lewiston, declared the winner in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, is just 36 and will be among the youngest members of Congress.