Kevin Thomas says he’s sorry for creating a difficult work environment for employees such as Jessie Lacey, as his Maine Media Collective faces a backlash from advertisers.
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.
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Maine Media Collective severs ties with owner, former publisher accused of harassment
Earlier in the day, the company canceled its food-themed event, the Kennebunkport Festival, after chefs and sponsors expressed concern about the allegations against Kevin Thomas.
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Former Maine Magazine publisher faces sexual harassment allegations
Jessie Lacey, a former employee, says Kevin Thomas kissed her without her consent and eventually forced her to resign.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Radio listeners losing a devoted musical friend in low-power WJZF in Standish
The niece of the radio station’s founder has run it on a shoestring since his death, and now a new fee for tower space casts doubt on its fate.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine State Police staff racked up average $16,000 in overtime in 2017
Overtime spending on state police, some of which is reimbursed by outside groups who use their services, has increased by nearly 30% since 2013.
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March unemployment rate could be Maine’s lowest since 1957
The rate of 2.7 percent is the lowest since the state began keeping records using modern methodology.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Ask for ID: Maine DHHS warns against person posing as child protective services caseworker
The department says all employees should have identification and people who are visited by someone from DHHS should not hesitate to ask to see ID.
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Bear sighting in Kennebunk captured on video. Watch it lumber
Melanie Wadleigh got footage of the bear in a neighbor’s yard with her cellphone.
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LePage nominates new Maine State Police chief
The agency’s No. 2, Lt. Col. John Cote, would succeed Col. Robert Williams, who retired to take a job at Colby College.
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ON Semiconductor planning $23 million upgrade
The South Portland firm was one of seven Maine companies to be awarded matching grants from the Maine Technology Institute.