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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PublishedJanuary 15, 2019
Some lawmakers pushing for Cabinet-level position to address opioid crisis
The Legislature will debate multiple proposals to create a specific position, and Gov. Janet Mills has said she plans to appoint an opioid czar as well.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2019
Sen. Collins says she would oppose Trump emergency declaration to build border wall
Maine’s senior senator, who is among a small group of Republicans negotiating with the White House to end a three-week government shutdown, says she’s disappointed but still hopeful.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2019
Camden charter boat captain acquitted in unusual manslaughter case
The federal judge, acting on a defense motion that the seaman’s manslaughter statute didn’t apply, ends the trial of Rick Smith, 66, before it gets to a jury.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2019
Mary Mayhew leaves job as U.S. Medicaid chief after less than 3 months
The former Maine DHHS commissioner and gubernatorial candidate resigns from her position in the Trump administration to lead the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2019
LePage pardoned former Republican lawmaker against clemency board’s recommendation
A former longtime member of the clemency board says the pardon of Jeffrey Pierce was highly unusual, and a national expert says Maine’s pardon process lacks accountability.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2018
Maine’s first flu death of the season reported
In 2017-18, the deadliest season in decades, 82 people died in Maine from influenza.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2018
Next step for Mike Michaud after Congress: His local select board
Never one to stop serving, the former Maine representative with deep ties to East Millinocket looks to help rebulid the mill town.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2018
Judge denies motions to dismiss charges against Camden boat captain
Rick Smith is charged with seaman’s manslaughter in connection with the death of a North Carolina man aboard his sailboat in 2015.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2018
Migrant workers at Maine wreath company say labor contractor sexually harassed them
The workers, who made wreaths for Worcester Wreath Co., say they were fired after bringing up their concerns; the company says it no longer works with that contractor.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2018
Prosecution lays out case against Camden charter boat captain charged in 2015 death
Prosecutors who have charged Camden’s Rick Smith with seaman’s manslaughter have witnesses who say he didn’t do enough to prevent a crew member’s death at sea.
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