Fearing violence, Maine lobster truckers haven’t traveled to Canada since last week.
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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Canadian judge rules against lobster protesters
In Maine, Gov. LePage requests a meeting with the state’s three largest lobster processors to discuss the Canadian protests’ impact on the Maine lobster industry.
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Despite death in ‘jamming’ incident, manslaughter charge unlikely
A 102-year-old man dies of injuries from a crash in which responders were delayed by radio jamming.
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Munjoy Hill ready for Mumford & Sons mania
The sold-out festival is expected to bring more than 15,000 people to the promenade, forcing street closures, causing traffic jams and increasing the decibel level in a largely residential area.
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Low patient count forces cuts at Boothbay hospital
St. Andrews in Boothbay Harbor is eliminating its emergency room and some other patient services.
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Tri for a Cure raises a record $1.2 million
Since 2008, the Maine Cancer Foundation has awarded about $4 million in grants.
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Boothbay Harbor hospital may close ER, eliminate other services
St. Andrews’ fate rests in the hands of the board of directors of MaineHealth. Local community leaders want more time to assess impact.
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‘For such a busy park,’ Acadia has few fatalities
Before Shirley Ladd fell to her death Saturday, it had been 27 years since someone died while hiking the Precipice Trail — one of Acadia’s most dangerous hikes.
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Festival of Nations highlights city’s diversity
The 10th annual event celebrates Portland’s cultures with art, music and, of course, food.
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Man charged after pedestrian injured in Old Port
The 19-year-old from Cape Elizabeth is charged with drunken driving and leaving the scene of an accident.