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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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Gov. Mills vetoes bill to attract offshore wind development, citing labor requirements
The bill originated from the governor’s office but was amended on the Senate floor this month to include a requirement that future projects include bargaining argreements, something she opposes.
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Police investigating flyers, messages left at House speaker’s Portland home
The messages appear to have come from anti-abortion activists upset at Rachel Talbot Ross’ support for a bill that would expand access.
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Body that washed up on banks of Presumpscot River likely man from out of state
Police tentatively identified the man who drowned but are working to confirm it through DNA or dental records.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
House backs bill to protect gender-affirming care for MaineCare patients
The measure, which is supported by Democrats and opposed by Republicans, now goes to the Senate.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
Maine Senate rejects House-backed bill to ban bump stocks, other gun modifications
The House voted 76-66 to pass the bill Thursday, but Friday’s vote in the Senate likely means it’s dead.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
Maine House OKs bill to hike vehicle inspection fees
The legislation would increase the fee from $12.50 to $20 in most parts of the state to pay for a modernized electronic system that police believe will reduce fraud. The bill still requires additional votes.
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PublishedJune 15, 2023
Maine House narrowly supports bill that would allow safe drug consumption sites
Thursday’s 77-66 vote followed emotional testimony on both sides. The measure now goes to the Senate.
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PublishedJune 10, 2023
Portland officials, local developer secure new site for asylum seeker shelter
The plan from Kevin Bunker is to build a 180-bed facility on Riverside Industrial Parkway to temporarily house asylum seekers coming to Maine. City Council members will meet Monday to discuss and vote on the proposal.
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PublishedJune 10, 2023
Fire damages building that’s home to pair of Old Port restaurants
The building on Exchange Street in Portland includes The Grill Room & Bar and Tandoor on the first floor.
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PublishedJune 9, 2023
Maine’s congressional delegation offers mostly muted reactions to Trump indictment
Only Rep. Chellie Pingree offered pointed comments about the former president’s case involving mishandling of classified documents.
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