Abiding by its own strict financial rules, the city eliminates eight positions – including the fire chief – and proposes consolidation.
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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Sudden closing of agency that helped mentally ill brings disbelief
One ex-worker doubts Merrymeeting’s explanation and others feel blindsided as they look for jobs and worry about the impact on vulnerable clients.
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Death of Hollis man who fell from hospital was accidental, medical examiner rules
The state is still investigating the circumstances of the death of Paul Cady, 43, who fell from his sixth-floor room at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
After talk with court nominee, Collins ‘more convinced’ hearings should be held
Maine’s senior senator is one of only two Republicans who want the confirmation process to move forward for Merrick Garland, whose nomination is entangled in election-year politics.
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Owners defend Mount Vernon wild animal preserve against critics
Bob and Julie Miner say the recent controversy over their operation was predictable but unwarranted and doesn’t change their positive outlook.
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Thunderstorms knock down trees, knock out power in Sebago Lake area
About 450 customers lost electricity late Friday afternoon, but most were back on line several hours later.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine state senator makes personal appeal to save mental health services
Cathy Breen, a Democrat from Falmouth, reveals that her 21-year-old daughter, who has schizophrenia, could face a gap in services because the new rules prompted her provider to close.
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Sen. Angus King says Islamic State attacks ‘more or less inevitable’
Returning from a trip to Europe that coincided with the attacks in Brussels, King warns against the fear and stereotyping of Muslims that creates ‘cauldrons of discontent and frustration.’
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Maine native living in Brussels describes city’s lockdown
Bennett Richardson, who grew up in Cape Elizabeth and now works for Politico Europe, said Belgium’s capital city had been on high alert since the November terrorist attacks in Paris.
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Pingree: Marine Corps has agreed to alter uniform policy for women
The congresswoman had appealed last month on behalf of a Kennebunk woman who was denied entry because of a tattoo on her collarbone.