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 8, 2014
Snowy winter helps make L.L. Bean boots chic
Trend spotters, including famed shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, see the Freeport company’s footwear as fashionable and practical.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
Portland hires new spokeswoman
Jessica Grondin, who previously served as a spokeswoman for Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, starts next month.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
Maine attorney general sues Bangor-based used car dealer
The lawsuit alleges Glenn A. Geiser Jr. and his dealerships engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2014
LePage touts record, urges more reforms at State of the State
Welfare spending cuts, business growth and a renewed war on drugs remain some of the governor’s top goals as he seeks re-election.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2014
Analysis: Requesting public records in Maine can be frustrating
Our right to access public records counts for little if state officials misunderstand – or choose to ignore – it.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2014
In State of the Union, ideas to close income gap relevant for Mainers
Obama is likely to focus on the disparity, which is growing in Maine, but not as big as in other areas.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2014
Maine day care providers open to changes, supportive of state’s efforts
DHHS is considering changes after a day care in Lyman got a license even after a co-owner was found to be abusive to children in her care.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2014
Sen. Collins tours Alzheimer’s unit, pushes for more funds
The Maine senator’s goal is $2 billion in the next five years, saying ‘what an investment it would be.’
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2014
Attorney General’s Office asks to withdraw from Maine whistleblower case
Due to an ‘unexpected development,’ the state said it can no longer defend in a lawsuit filed by a former employee who said she was ordered to destroy public documents.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2014
Maine man gets nine months in 2009 inmate killing
John Thibeault pleads no contest to a charge of aggravated assault in the beating death of sex offender Sheldon Weinstein.
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