Parts of the state could have as much as 8 inches by Friday afternoon.
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 inElection 2018, Elections, Maine
Elections experts say Poliquin’s constitutional challenge to ranked-choice voting unlikely to prevail
The U.S. Constitution gives states leeway for running elections and, unlike Maine’s Constitution, doesn’t say they must be decided by a plurality of votes.
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Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
Why so blue? Maine Democrats ‘were absolutely motivated’
Turnout emerged as a deciding factor for both parties in Maine as it shifted away from the status quo.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Maine Senate Democrats and Republicans choose new leaders
Troy Jackson of Allagash will serve as Senate president, while Dana Dow of Waldoboro will be the minority leader.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, Politics
Power shift in Congress will change some roles for Maine delegation
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, are likely to see the biggest effects, but for different reasons.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, Politics
Sen. King declares victory in re-election bid
The independent will return to the U.S. Senate for a second 6-year term. With three-quarters of precincts counted, he had 55 percent of the vote, ahead of Republican Eric Brakey, with 35 percent, and Democrat Zak Ringelstein, with 11 percent.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
When it comes to casting ballots, some Mainers elect not to
Among municipalities of at least 5,000 residents, Rumford had the lowest voter turnout in the last two statewide elections. A visit there offers hints about why some people just disengage.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
This year’s midterm election in Maine ‘hard to predict’
One political observer wonders how much local and state decisions will be affected by the divisive national tone.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Former Maine coach apologetic, defensive about profane tirade that went viral
Mike Woodbury says, ‘I have to be better than that,’ but at least one Maine athlete who played for him isn’t buying his ‘superficial apologies.’
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
Sen. King, 2 challengers spar over immigration, health care and gun control in TV debate
Republican Eric Brakey attacks Maine’s independent senator over his ties to the energy industry, while Democrat Zak Ringelstein says a vote for King is a vote for the status quo.