There were allegations Maine’s governor was involved in a decision to divert wood from two mills whose owners criticized him.
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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Father of Bangor man who drowned while fleeing police sues department, 4 officers
Gary Manuel files a wrongful death lawsuit in U.S. District Court after the March death of his 22-year-old son, Peter Manuel.
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Union representing Maine child protective workers recommends ways to improve system
The employees’ union surveyed frustrated caseworkers who feel they haven’t had much of a voice in needed changes at the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Suspected road rage incident snarls Maine Turnpike traffic in South Portland
The highways of Maine were littered Friday with crashes, a truck fire and one incident of road rage, backing up traffic and causing delays throughout the afternoon.
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Toddler rescued in Windham after car rolls into pond
Police said the incident appeared to be an accident.
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Police responding to overdose report arrest 10 in suspected Hollis meth lab
Maine State Police say they found a total of 8 active one-pot labs and 25 used labs.
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Once again, everyone’s out of the water at Highland Lake Beach in Bridgton
Tests show high levels of E. coli, forcing the town to close the public beach for the second time in two weeks.
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Limington woman arrested on suspicion of making meth in her home
Police search the house where she lives with her two young children after a report of a possible explosion.
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LePage says free admission to most state parks is a way to say ‘thank you’ to Mainers
The ‘fee holiday’ for residents will run from Saturday through Labor Day at most of Maine’s state parks and historic sites.
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High bacteria levels close another public beach, this time in Gray
Officials don’t know the cause of the contamination along Wilkies Beach on Crystal Lake, but geese have been reported nearby.