The Government Oversight Committee last month subpoenaed records associated with child deaths, but the Department of Health and Human Services said giving them to lawmakers would violate confidentiality laws.
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
‘For the Next Guy’ a story of redemption based on man’s longtime experience in prison
The play, which premieres at the Strand Theatre in Rockland this week, tells the story of Norman Kehling, who spent nearly 30 years in prison for arson.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Why some places haven’t given up their mask mandates
The few cafes, stores and venues in Portland that still require masks say it’s to protect their staff and put concerned customers at ease.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Creative Portland launches app for exploring city’s arts scene
The app is meant to showcase the wide variety of arts-related happenings in the city. Soon it will include augmented-reality features as well.
Posted inDo This, Food
Eat & Run: A new, and far happier chapter apparent at the Market at Pineland
The market/cafe is housed in a former institute – with an ugly history – for developmentally disabled adults. These days it’s a destination for tasty sandwiches and other tempting goodies.
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El Faro memorial to be dedicated in Rockland, nearly seven years after cargo ship tragedy
The memorial sculpture was made by Warren artist Jay Sawyer, who had a career in the maritime industry before becoming an artist.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Gift of $5 million will establish new arts lab at Colby College
The gift from 1985 graduate John Lyons, a film editor, and his wife, Susannah Gray, a retired pharmaceutical executive, was announced this week. The lab opens this fall for students.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Saco man wasn’t sure his vintage guitar would sell. Then Joe Bonamassa came to town
Rick Lemay’s prized 1967 Gibson sells to a renowned blues guitarist who was in Portland for a concert.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine sculptors open their studios, offering an intimate look at their process
Curator and art dealer June LaCombe, known for hosting exhibits at her Pownal property, is now organizing tours of artists’ studios instead.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine
Part-time Maine resident Elizabeth Strout a finalist for top fiction prize
Her novel ‘Oh William!’ is among six books on the short list for the Booker Prize.