Although Maine has the lowest industrial energy costs in New England, the governor reiterated that he thinks energy costs are keeping new businesses out of the state.
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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Assisted-death bill fails to earn support of Maine legislative committee
The ‘ought-not-to pass’ vote and the governor’s veto pledge hurt the proposal’s chances, but the sponsor is not giving up.
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Insurers push back against Maine bill to allow yearlong birth control prescriptions
Advocates say it could lead to fewer unwanted pregnancies and abortions, but insurance companies worry about having to provide a broader range of contraceptives.
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ACLU of Maine sues for release of Trump travel ban documents
Six affiliates of the group want to know how border officials carried out the president’s order at six international airports in New England.
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Maine attorney general: Report on overdose deaths highlights need for more treatment
Service centers like Portland and Bangor have been hit hardest by the epidemic, revised state data shows.
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Sen. Collins takes the lead in urging preservation of filibuster
Maine’s senior senator says the 60-vote threshold to overcome a filibuster should remain, even though she voted to eliminate it for the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch.
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Sen. King questions whether the White House has a clear Syria strategy
And he echoes the rest of Maine’s congressional delegation in calling on the Trump administration to engage with Congress if the president chooses to pursue a more active role in the country’s civil war.
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Immigration officials arrest asylum seeker in Portland courthouse
The arrest of Abdi Ali is believed to be the first such detention in Maine since the start of the Trump administration.
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Two people rescued after fire trapped them inside Portland apartment building
The Tuesday night fire is still under investigation, a spokesman said.
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In fight against opioids, prevention’s crucial but often overlooked
Advocates say more study and more investment are needed to stop heroin and other addictive drugs from ever taking hold.