Fears of voter intimidation, given such a highly polarized electorate, also were unfounded on Election Day.
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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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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Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Politics
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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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.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, News, Politics
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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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.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Politics
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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Maine official was alerted to potential COVID exposure after Pence visit
Andre Cushing, a Penobscot County commissioner and former state senator, said he was contacted on the day after last week’s event and took a test that showed he was negative.
Posted inLocal & State
When do COVID-19 guidelines become enforceable mandates?
A recent disconnect between the state and a youth hockey league about what should be done raised questions about how Gov. Mills’ administration has approached enforcing executive orders passed since the pandemic began.
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As outbreak grows in Waldo County, state moves its schools to ‘yellow’ category
Fifty-seven COVID-19 cases have now been linked to gatherings at Brooks Pentecostal Church and its affiliated school.