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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PublishedJuly 7, 2013
Featured obituary: Archie Manoogian, 83, led Westbrook High to wild win streak
His biggest star during his stretch of four straight gold balls was Lisa Blais, who was a key contributor on the 1985 Old Dominion team that won the national championship.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2013
Pest-killer, Maine law collide
Mainers find dragonflies useful for controlling mosquitoes, but some sellers aren’t getting the permits required to import them.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2013
Former UMaine basketball coach Rudy Keeling dies at 64
He coached the Black Bears from 1988 to 1996.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2013
Bonding dispute may slash Maine road work
Projects will be dropped, and jobs lost, if lawmakers can’t agree on the details of a $100 million proposal.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2013
I-295 roadwork in Portland to begin next week
The state warns that motorists could experience delays on Tukey’s Bridge.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2013
LePage: I’m running for re-election
The governor makes his announcement at a fundraiser with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, after saying last month he may run for Congress instead.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2013
College loan rate doubles, hurting affordability
Graduates in Maine already have average debt of $26,000, and they’ll owe even more unless Congress acts.
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PublishedJune 21, 2013
Patriots offseason disastrous, but Maine fans still optimistic
Ever since they lost the AFC championship game, New England has endured one distraction after another. But fans in Maine still trust in Brady and Belichick.
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PublishedJune 20, 2013
More than 350 Maine bridges deficient
The state improves, but it’s still ninth worst in the nation.
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PublishedJune 18, 2013
Attempt to strengthen Maine mining laws likely fails
The Senate’s rejection of further safeguards to existing legislation likely dooms the effort.
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