Richard Connor, who lives in Falmouth, served as editor and publisher of MaineToday Media.
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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York-area drivers fear turnpike toll increase
Turnpike officials say they want to target the many visitors who come through the York toll plaza.
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Former MaineToday Media editor named CEO of NH paper
Richard Connor, former editor of The Portland Press Herald, to lead Foster’s Daily Democrat in Dover.
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Elderly face crossroads: Letting go of the wheel
For Maine’s growing senior population, deciding when to stop driving can be tough, but there are resources to help.
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Police seek tips in South Portland bank robbery
Authorities speculate that the woman, who made off with cash from a TD Bank on Thursday, may not be from the Portland area.
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Fewer Mainers getting pilot licenses
For Jay Crosby, it’s the feeling of freedom. It’s floating high above the buildings and the catch-your-breath views. But over the last 10 years, fewer and fewer Mainers are joining Crosby in the friendly skies.
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An ‘ax to grind’ over trees?
The owner of a Wells collectibles museum accuses the town of an arbitrary crackdown.
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DEP says Maine beaches cleanest in years
In 2011, the DEP found that the number of days when beaches were posted because of high bacteria levels decreased by almost 50 percent from the previous year.
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‘Iconic gateway’ opens to traffic
The new $65 million Veterans Memorial Bridge spanning the Fore River includes a 12-foot-wide pathway — ‘really a wonderful amenity’ — for pedalers and pedestrians.
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Celebration opens new Veterans Memorial Bridge
More than two years in the making, the $65 million project replaces the existing 60-year span that had been falling apart.