Maine set a record in 2019 with 2,079 cases of the tick-borne illness, but a federal report suggests the actual number is much higher.
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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State steers more COVID-19 vaccine to outpatient practices, independent pharmacies
The doses are being directed to facilities that are vaccinating older Maine residents, who are at higher risk from COVID-19.
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Primary care doctors say they’re left out of vaccination efforts
Physicians not affiliated with hospitals or major health organizations say their patients are scared – and asking questions their caregivers can’t answer.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Former Portland developer Michael Liberty among Mainers to get Trump’s final pardons
The developer of multiple real estate projects, including the Chandler Wharf condominiums, was convicted in 2016 of illegal campaign donations and is facing other charges.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Hospitals bearing brunt of vaccine efforts as frustrations mount
Until vaccines are more plentiful, challenges are likely as the state rolls out vaccinations for older and at-risk Mainers.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Maine State House quiet on Sunday amid protest concerns
There were no signs of activity by Trump supporters, who are said to be targeting state capitols for demonstrations through Inauguration Day.
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‘Troubled’ by Maine Capitol Police chief’s social media posts, Mills calls for review
Russell Gauvin apologized Friday after online publication of a report that he shared posts that criticized Black Lives Matter, mocked mask wearing and questioned election results.
Posted inMaine
Gov. Mills gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Mills was included in Phase 1A as a ‘person critical to Maine’s COVID-19 response,’ her office said.
Posted inMaine
Maine shifts vaccine strategy to focus on older residents, high-risk patients, emergency workers
The virus continues to spread rapidly even as Maine works to vaccinate as many health care workers and residents and staff of long-term care facilities as it can.
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State may change hospitals’ vaccine guidelines to prioritize workers who face most risk
Maine’s CDC director says the state wants to be more explicit with hospitals about which health care workers should get priority for vaccination.