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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PublishedFebruary 19, 2015
Four arrested in Portland on charge of engaging a prostitute
The men each responded to an ad on the website Backpage.com, police say.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2015
Westbrook police follow footprints to find suspect in vehicle break-ins
Franklin LeClair of Steep Falls is found hiding in a parked car that was not his. Police believe he may have burglarized several vehicles.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2015
Health care sign-ups in Maine jump to nearly 75,000 in 2015
That’s a 69 percent increase in the second year of coverage as residents take advantage of ACA premium subsidies.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2015
Portland makes it clear to property owners: Shovel your sidewalks
City officials are serving notice to scofflaws as complaints from pedestrians pile up.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2015
Maine names new veterans’ services director
Adria Horn, an Army reservist and staff member for Sen. Susan Collins, will replace Peter Ogden, who retires in June.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2015
Maine teacher Nancie Atwell one of 10 finalists for $1 million prize
Nancie Atwell, who founded the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb in 1990, will go to Dubai next month for the award ceremony sponsored by the Varkey Foundation.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2015
50 Maine Guard members headed to Massachusetts to help snow cleanup
Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker declared a snow disaster and mobilized his own national guard but also requested assistance from other states.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2015
With snow piling up, is it time to hit the roof?
Worried Maine homeowners wonder whether they should shed the weight or just wait it out. The answer isn’t always clear.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2015
Legislation seeks to eliminate setting of bail for Maine defendants
Proponents say switching to a risk assessment system that frees more suspects would cut jail crowding and costs, but others have public safety concerns.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2015
Water main break closes Portland’s Riverside Street for hours
The street was shut down just after noon Friday afternoon as crews fixed the problem.
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