Noah Gaston is charged with murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of Alicia Gaston inside their house in January.
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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Right to vote motivates many as 57 Mainers sworn in as new citizens
Some of those honored at a ceremony Friday in Portland say they look forward to having a voice.
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Acton man disputes report that he struck occupied car with plow blade
John Charron, who spent the night in jail, said the two young men who accused him actually ran into his parked truck and blamed him.
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Portland basks in record high warmth for the day
Temperatures rise into the 60s, easily breaking the record of 55 degrees, set on March 9, 2012.
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Man relives a personal hell to tell story of boyhood abuse by priest in Maine
Neal Gumpel, 57, is still waiting for the church to officially acknowledge his pain.
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Sombreros at Bowdoin ‘tequila party’ ignite controversy on campus and beyond
Two members of the student government face impeachment for attending a fiesta-themed party where sombreros were worn – conduct some of their peers found racially offensive.
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Maine lawmakers endorse bill to streamline housing assistance
Simplifying wait lists and applications is a first step in addressing the broader problems of homelessness and affordable housing across the state, supporters say.
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House votes to allow parents of children abused at Maine day care center to sue state
Gov. Paul LePage is likely to veto the bill to waive immunity for the DHHS if it passes in the Senate.
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Scarborough man loses appeal on constitutional right to an attorney
Joshua Nisbet forfeited his right to legal representation, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court rules in the first case of its kind in the state.
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Effort to save Fort Gorges gets a boost from new partnership
With the Civil War-era site in Casco Bay in dire need of repairs, the Army Corps of Engineers agrees to fund hazard mitigation and the city acquires a $20,000 preservation grant to conduct a study.