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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PublishedDecember 24, 2015
Drug agents break up meth lab in Washington County
The search of a mobile home in Wesley uncovers the 54th meth operation in Maine this year,
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PublishedDecember 24, 2015
Forecast says Christmas Eve warmth could ‘blow away’ Portland’s 58-year-old record
El Nino is keeping December balmy, but a meteorologist – and recent history – tell us that things can change.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2015
Pedestrian hit as crowd of supporters joins Freeport Flag Ladies’ demonstration
The Norway woman, a supporter of the group, was hit by an SUV turning onto School Street in downtown Freeport.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2015
Secret Santa hands out $100 bills at 2 York County food pantries
The man – still anonymous since he started in 2010 – says he’ll give $20,000 to unsuspecting recipients this year.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2015
Technically outlaws, roller derby die-hards wage battle
In the final bout of the 2015 season, members of Maine Roller Derby push, shove and bump toward victory; they also hope the new year will see their sport legitimized in the eyes of the law.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2015
Man, woman from Portland face drug charges after turnpike stop
State police troopers stopped the vehicle, which was carrying two young children, after it sped through the York toll booth and found both cocaine and heroin.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2015
Portland High School art teacher charged with possessing child pornography
Gerald White, 44, of Freeport was arrested Wednesday by Maine State Police acting on a tip.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2015
Gas, heating fuel prices falling at a good time for Maine consumers
Just before the holidays, more Mainers are keeping money in their pockets or using it for gifts.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2015
Parkman day care owner’s husband charged with bribing kids to see their genitals
David Russell of Parkman faces multiple charges; the day care, Just Us Kids, has closed.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2015
Shaw’s to reinstate food donation program, but only at Brunswick store
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree wrote to the company expressing concerns that its decision would have an ‘ongoing harmful impact.’
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