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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PublishedJuly 18, 2018
After 2 court orders, Maine’s member of voter fraud panel is getting documents he wanted
Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap’s lawyers will review the documents before releasing any of them publicly.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2018
Sens. Collins and King, Rep. Poliquin testify against tariffs on Canadian newsprint
They cite damage to various domestic industries, including newspapers, and urge the International Trade Commission to advise the U.S. to rescind the tariffs.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2018
Maine’s congressional members call out Trump for casting doubt on Russia’s election meddling
All four members say the evidence is clear that Russia interfered in the 2016 election, even though the president – with his Russian counterpart only feet away – declined to say so.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2018
Hog wild and loyal: Maine Harley owners aren’t fazed by Trump’s threats
A sampling finds little anger over tariff-related shifting of some production overseas, as long as bikes sold here are U.S.-made.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2018
Candidate or not, a veterans’ advocate raises red flags
Increasingly erratic behavior, charges of animal cruelty and other run-ins with the law have sparked concern about Swanville farmer Jerry Ireland, who may or may not be vying for a seat in the House.
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PublishedJune 27, 2018
Judge again orders Trump voter fraud commission to give documents to Maine’s secretary of state
Matthew Dunlap sued the president’s voting integrity commission after it refused to share records with him, even though he was a member.
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PublishedJune 27, 2018
State funding change may complicate substance abuse treatment efforts
Providers worry they’ll have to deal with uncertainty and work with less money during an opioid addiction crisis as the DHHS imposes a fee-for-service model.
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PublishedJune 25, 2018
At Portland protest of immigration policy, ‘so much rage’ they no longer can stay silent
A Facebook call to rally in Portland draws more than 200 people eager to take a stand against White House actions at the border that have sparked outrage across the country.
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PublishedJune 22, 2018
Portland fire station damaged by fire to be renovated this fall
The Allen Avenue station will undergo improvements that the city says will serve as a model for future renovations of other stations.
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PublishedJune 22, 2018
Maine to get nearly $600,000 under ocean research program that escaped Trump budget cuts
U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins make the announcement Thursday about the Maine Sea Grant College Program.
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