Democrat Shenna Bellows of Manchester will launch her campaign Oct. 23 in Ellsworth and Portland.
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.
Police investigating crash, attempted ATM theft in Waldoboro
The suspect or suspects crashed a truck into a supermarket entrance, then fled the scene early this morning.
Acadia’s closure could benefit other Maine attractions
The state reminds people that the national park is not the only attraction on the coast.
Most agencies, aid programs in Maine operating – for now
The state receives federal funds for social services, defense workers, veterans, parks, schools and more.
Taxes going up in Maine Tuesday
Sales, meals and lodging taxes go up, while newspapers and periodicals are taxed for the first time, to keep the state budget in balance.
Sussman named to Hedge Fund Hall of Fame
The investor is one of seven to be inducted into honorary group.
The tweet that shook Portland’s Somalis
Stereotypes and fears are brought to the surface when Maine gets tied to a terrorist attack in Kenya.
In Pirates’ breakaway, both sides move on
Now that the hockey team is calling Lewiston ‘home,’ civic center and Portland official don’t expect to ‘see (them) coming back.’
Discrimination complaint involving Portland city councilor validated
A state panel urges Casco Bay Island Transit District to settle the ferry pilot’s complaint involving Nick Mavodones Jr.
Ayla Reynolds family feud erupts outside courthouse
Trista Reynolds, the mother of the child who was reported missing in 2011, appears with her family to confront Ayla’s father and grandmother.