The total already is 34 percent higher than the number enrolled in 2014, and residents have until Feb. 15 to buy coverage.
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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Sale pending on two office buildings in Portland’s Old Port
The buyer has not been identified but other developers say it’s likely that land adjacent to the buildings will be developed
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Newly sworn-in governor has a ball in Augusta
While the inaugural party is more upbeat than Gov. LePage’s first in 2011, it’s not a lavish affair.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine educator chosen as finalist for $1 million global prize
Nancie Atwell, whose school in Edgecomb nurtures students and trains other teachers to be effective, is one of just 50 finalists for the prestigious honor.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Trustees of Portland’s McAuley High School ponder relocation
With a five-year lease at their Stevens Avenue campus, they begin to consider other real estate options in Portland.
Posted inMaine, News
Water main break reported in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood
Water officials are on the scene of the break at 18 Hammond St.
Posted inMaine, News
Storm a ‘nuisance’ not a blockbuster
With temperatures likely to rise into the 40s in most areas Sunday, the snow and ice will melt.
Posted inNews
Maine’s Riverview Psychiatric Center gets grant for doctoral interns
The state’s only psychiatric hospital has been working to rebuild its image in the wake of problems related to patient and staff safety
Posted inMaine, News
Changes to two key METRO bus routes take effect next month
The routes to the Portland International Jetport and the new DHHS building will be more efficient.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Police unsure whether drive-by shootings in Westbrook and Portland are linked
No one was injured early Sunday when a car was hit at least twice and a house was shot at multiple times.