Maine’s governor also called on residents to wear face masks where appropriate, ‘with pride, in honor of every patriot.’
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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What you need to know about COVID-19 testing in Maine
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Two outbreaks drive biggest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases
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Maine to triple its virus testing capacity in partnership with Idexx
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Common Ground Country Fair pulls plug on 2020 event but aims to stage ‘virtual fair’
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Maine had 380 drug overdose deaths last year, a 7% increase
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Antibody testing for coronavirus offered in Maine – with cautions
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