Many health care employers can ill afford to lose any staff, which will happen if the workers don’t get vaccinated by Oct. 1.
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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COVID-19 surge continues in Maine with 191 new cases, 2 additional deaths
The highly transmissible delta variant continues to march through the state and country relatively unchecked.
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Another child welfare crisis has gripped Maine. Is this a problem that can be solved?
The Office of Child and Family Services has pledged to continue reforms and work with several different entities that are reviewing its work.
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State investigates outbreak at Waldo County church as statewide surge continues
Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that all health care workers must be vaccinated by Oct. 1, adding to a growing number of vaccine mandates.
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Immunocompromised Mainers could soon get COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Some health care providers have begun preparing for booster shots in anticipation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s authorization, which could come as early as Friday.
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Lawmakers set aggressive timeline for latest review of child protective services
The Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee directed its investigative arm to closely examine oversight and safety in the wake of another round of high-profile deaths of children.
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Portland police charge man in drive-by shooting of home in Riverton neighborhood
Tony Semuhumuza, 23, of Westbrook was arrested and charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
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Two Sanford residents arrested for suspected fentanyl trafficking
The arrests of Scott Huff, 40, and Eva Valley, 30, on Saturday were the result of a four-month investigation.
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Coast Guard promises full investigation into capsizing of Bath-based schooner
The Mary E, which is owned and operated by the Maine Maritime Museum, overturned Friday with 15 passengers and three crew members on board. All were pulled to safety.
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Maine sticks to mask guidance as COVID-19 hot spots shift and cases climb again
The Maine CDC says residents can check its website for daily updates that identify the counties where indoor masking is recommended for all people. New cases hit 120 on Thursday.