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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PublishedApril 6, 2016
Death of Hollis man who fell from hospital was accidental, medical examiner rules
The state is still investigating the circumstances of the death of Paul Cady, 43, who fell from his sixth-floor room at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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PublishedApril 5, 2016
After talk with court nominee, Collins ‘more convinced’ hearings should be held
Maine’s senior senator is one of only two Republicans who want the confirmation process to move forward for Merrick Garland, whose nomination is entangled in election-year politics.
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PublishedApril 3, 2016
Owners defend Mount Vernon wild animal preserve against critics
Bob and Julie Miner say the recent controversy over their operation was predictable but unwarranted and doesn’t change their positive outlook.
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PublishedApril 1, 2016
Thunderstorms knock down trees, knock out power in Sebago Lake area
About 450 customers lost electricity late Friday afternoon, but most were back on line several hours later.
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PublishedApril 1, 2016
Maine state senator makes personal appeal to save mental health services
Cathy Breen, a Democrat from Falmouth, reveals that her 21-year-old daughter, who has schizophrenia, could face a gap in services because the new rules prompted her provider to close.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2016
Sen. Angus King says Islamic State attacks ‘more or less inevitable’
Returning from a trip to Europe that coincided with the attacks in Brussels, King warns against the fear and stereotyping of Muslims that creates ‘cauldrons of discontent and frustration.’
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PublishedMarch 23, 2016
Maine native living in Brussels describes city’s lockdown
Bennett Richardson, who grew up in Cape Elizabeth and now works for Politico Europe, said Belgium’s capital city had been on high alert since the November terrorist attacks in Paris.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2016
Pingree: Marine Corps has agreed to alter uniform policy for women
The congresswoman had appealed last month on behalf of a Kennebunk woman who was denied entry because of a tattoo on her collarbone.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2016
Windham man indicted in killing of his wife
Noah Gaston is charged with murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of Alicia Gaston inside their house in January.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2016
Right to vote motivates many as 57 Mainers sworn in as new citizens
Some of those honored at a ceremony Friday in Portland say they look forward to having a voice.
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