The Rockland museum transforms its permanent display galleries, expanding the institution’s well-known roster to include a host of vibrant contemporary artists as well.
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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Lewiston theater hopes play about immigrant experience draws new audience members
The Public Theatre is staging a production of ‘Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World’ and has been doing outreach to encourage the immigrant community to come see it.
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With new location and focus, Carnaval Maine hopes third time is the charm
The event, featuring live music, food, children’s activities and more, was first held in 2020 as a way to bring business into the city at a time when winter weather keeps people away.
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Portland-based Pihcintu chorus receives national award
The multicultural chorus for immigrant and refugee girls, founded by musician Con Fullam, was a bronze winner at this year’s Anthem Awards, an extension of the Webby Awards.
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No one hurt when dump truck crashes into Scarborough house
Police said the driver, a 22-year-old from Steep Falls, is not likely to face charges.
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Man charged with murder in Feb. 17 homicide in Portland
Jonathan Alas, 27, is suspected of killing 58-year-old Christopher Godin at a Cumberland Avenue apartment building. Godin was well known in Portland as the founder of Granny’s Burritos.
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Asylum patients’ personal items make for evocative photo show at Cape Elizabeth church
The project by Massachusetts photographer Jon Crispin, called ‘Willard Suitcases,’ runs through April 2 at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church.
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The Dance Hall founder created a community that will live on without her
Drika Overton, who founded the Kittery music and dance venue in 2010, is moving on but leaving it in good hands.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Feature Obituary, Maine
Hank Beebe, prolific composer and founder of Schoolhouse Arts in Standish, dies at 96
Before he came to Maine, Beebe had a successful career on and off Broadway. A service and sing-along will be held Saturday.
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Indie Film: Maine filmmaker returns to gritty, low-budget roots with latest horror movie ‘Swallowed’
Carter Smith, who grew up in Bowdoinham and Bailey Island, has a number of directorial credits, including the big budget 2008 horror film, ‘The Ruins.’