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.
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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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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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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
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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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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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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Stolen backpack in York leads police to charge man in gun thefts
The New Hampshire man is charged with stealing multiple guns from vehicles after he is one of three arrested in connection with the theft of a bag from a roofing job site.
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Bath man charged with running down pedestrian with his vehicle
The suspect was already on probation for an OUI when he allegedly ran down another man with whom he exchanged angry words.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Robert Macdonald beats Ben Chin in runoff to win third term as Lewiston mayor
With more than 8,200 voters casting ballots, the two-term incumbent beats his Democratic challenger, 53 percent to 47 percent.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Polar opposites face off in Lewiston mayoral runoff
The level of interest in the race between challenger Ben Chin and incumbent Robert Macdonald has escalated since the field narrowed, and both sides seem to agree that the stakes are high.