Ryan Cross, a veteran and brother of the late Benjamin Cross, says he’s offended by the president’s claim that he has ‘called every family of somebody that’s died.’
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
Lawyers for Portland landlord charged in fatal 2014 fire drop out of his appeal
Gregory Nisbet, who owned the Noyes Street apartment where 6 people died, had not been paying his attorneys, who asked to be removed.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Radar outages prompt change in Jetport flight patterns – and noise complaints
When the Portland International Jetport loses its FAA radar in Gray, airliners must take off over densely populated neighborhoods in South Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Trump’s executive order could alter Maine insurance market
Some insurers and health care advocates fear the president’s plan could lead to rising premiums in Affordable Care Act plans if young people seek out cheaper options, but the impact is hard to predict.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Sen. Collins to reveal plan for her political future Friday
Maine’s senior senator will announce whether she plans to run for governor next year or remain in the Senate.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Subject of standoff at Portland motel is found, arrested
Vincent Teruel, 40, of Hollis had been wanted in connection with a domestic violence assault.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Those bells tolling in Portland echoed nationwide gesture against gun violence
In the wake of the latest massacre, Episcopal churches around the country encouraged people to participate in a national time of prayer Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Lowly fruit fly held the key to understanding circadian rhythms
A researcher now living in Maine began his Nobel-winning work by studying the courtship behavior of the insect.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation & World, News
Nobel Prize in medicine surprises researcher now living in rural Maine
Jeffrey C. Hall and 2 others are recognized for uncovering the workings of our ‘biological clock’ through the study of fruit flies.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Architectural Digest throws the book at UMaine law school’s ‘rather unfortunate’ building
The magazine names it one of the eight ugliest university buildings in America, surprising no one who works there.