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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PublishedDecember 21, 2022
John McDonald, author, longtime Portland-area radio host, dies at 78
McDonald hosted a weekend call-in show on WGAN and was the author of several books that showcased his Down East humor.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2022
Two men settle claims of sexual abuse against former Biddeford police officer
They claimed Norman Gaudette sexually abused them when they were teenagers. He was investigated at the time but never charged.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
With new downtown facility, Waterville poised to become arts destination
The $18 Million Paul J. Schupf Art Center is Colby College’s latest investment in the arts and the city.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2022
Carnaval Maine to move downtown, shift away from winter sports
Musical artists Amy Allen, The Mallett Brothers and North Carolina-based band Parmalee are all scheduled to perform at the festival, which will take place March 8-12.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
When an influencer landed on Vinalhaven, cultures clashed and resentment lingers
Former Goop food editor Ana Hito’s attempt to revive restaurant spaces this summer brought backlash from islanders who disapproved of how she conducted business.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2022
Freeport teenager welding metal sculptures with a message
Benjamin Pochurek, 16, already has been honored by the Portland Museum of Art for his work, and he’s just getting started.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2022
Maine author Monica Wood supports strike at HarperCollins, refuses to work on forthcoming novel
The Portland writer is represented by a publisher owned by HarperCollins, which is facing mounting pressure from unionized workers, including her editor, who walked off the job on Nov. 10.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2022
Design teams unveil visions for Portland Museum of Art expansion
One of four finalists will be selected by the end of the year, but the $100 million project is not likely to be completed until 2026.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2022
Award, PBS show celebrate Portland ceramic artist’s influence on craft
Ayumi Horie, who grew up in Lewiston-Auburn, will be honored Friday with the Craft Artist Award by the Maine Craft Association. She’ll also be featured next month in the documentary series ‘Craft in America.’
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PublishedNovember 5, 2022
Warm weather breaks temperature records in Portland and Augusta
The National Weather Service says unseasonably warm temperatures are also expected in Maine on Sunday and Monday before a return to more typical weather for November.
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