Mark Bedell, a Republican, was arrested Sunday, and Republican leaders say he should end his candidacy.
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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Maine towns seek to delay marijuana clubs, stores ahead of Question 1 vote
The language in Question 1 would allow marijuana social clubs and retail stores, but some municipalities want time to consider whether that makes sense for them.
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Maine sits on millions in federal welfare dollars, yet poverty rises
The state has amassed $155 million in unspent funds under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families in less than 5 years.
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Maine Democrats making far bigger gains than rivals in registering voters
The party’s total is up 16,000, compared with 4,000 added to Republican ranks, as Maine registrations break a record with nearly three weeks still to go before the election.
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Maine election officials dismiss claims of voter fraud, but brace for criticism
Municipal clerks and poll workers say that they’re confident in the system, and that any claims of a rigged election are ‘absurd.’
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No major delays on first day of Bath viaduct closure
The reconstruction of the viaduct on Route 1 is slated to continue until at least Memorial Day 2017.
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Scarborough Downs at odds with horsemen over alleged manure problems
The track wants horse owners to pony up cash to help with remediation efforts near a barn, but some question whether there is even a problem.
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Attorneys for Eves, LePage make arguments on lawsuit appeal
Maine’s Democratic House speaker said the Republican governor abused his power, but a federal judge in Maine dismissed the case in May.
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Collins shows off Maine projects to transportation secretary
As chair of the subcommittee that controls the department’s budget, Maine’s U.S. senator has advocated for more funding to replace crumbling infrastructure.
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Collins says Trump should release tax returns
The Maine senator spoke a day after the New York Times published a story revealing the Republican candidate may not have paid federal taxes for 18 years.