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 for 13 years. 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: How does a woman die alone in a Wells mobile home without anyone knowing for 2.5 years? How does a convicted rapist from Massachusetts disappear before his sentencing and then live quietly in Gorham for 34 years before being caught? How does a husband in Bath respond when his wife develops early-onset Alzheimer’s disease? 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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PublishedNovember 6, 2020
Can Maine reverse its troubling COVID-19 trend? Experts say yes, but it will take work.
Complying with masking requirements, avoiding social gatherings and improving access to rapid testing will be key factors in avoiding an exponential growth in cases.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2020
Mills requires face coverings in public as Maine sets another record with 183 new cases
Face coverings are now required in all public places in Maine, even where physical distancing is possible.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2020
These voting blocs propelled Collins to reelection
Identity politics, often tied to where people live, their education and their income, among other things, are increasingly driving voters’ preferences.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2020
Irregularities, vote counting problems all but nonexistent in Maine
Fears of voter intimidation, given such a highly polarized electorate, also were unfounded on Election Day.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2020
Active cases hit new high as Gov. Mills apologizes for tighter limits
Maine’s numbers continue to trend upward, and the number of active cases – 1,063 – is the highest it’s been since the pandemic started.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2020
Election Day 2020 is almost here. What can Maine expect?
President Trump and Joe Biden are vying for the 2nd District electoral vote, while Sen. Susan Collins and Sara Gideon crisscross the state in the waning days of the campaign.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2020
Amid surge in new COVID-19 cases, Mills may tighten restrictions
Bars are scheduled to reopen Monday, but the governor says she is considering delaying that and taking other steps, such as tighter limits on indoor gatherings.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2020
Bangor business pulls out of hosting Trump campaign event after state issues warning
The Trump campaign then said the event would be moved to Orrington Calvary Chapel, which has sued Gov. Mills over her COVID-19 restrictions.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2020
As COVID hits new heights, Mills pleads for Mainers to follow public health rules
Even at gatherings in homes, people should wear masks and socially distance when non-family members arrive, state officials say.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2020
Gideon maintains narrow 3-point lead over Collins in latest Colby College poll
Maine voters also favor Vice President Joe Biden over President Trump, 51-38 percent, although Biden’s lead shrinks to 4 points in the 2nd Congressional District.
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