The Greenville natives are in jail in California, accused of fatally shooting a homeless man on a busy street in Hollywood.
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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Fourteen face federal charges alleging drug operation in Lewiston/Auburn
The U.S. Attorney’s office plans to release more information next week about the investigation, which uncovered a widespread cocaine, heroin and oxycodone trafficking ring
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CEO charged with killing former UMaine basketball player
Police say jealousy over a woman was the motive in the shooting death of Nate J. Fox in his driveway in Illinois in December.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Nation & World
Nearly 60,000 Mainers sign up for insurance for 2015 under Affordable Care Act
The total already is 34 percent higher than the number enrolled in 2014, and residents have until Feb. 15 to buy coverage.
Posted inBusiness
Sale pending on two office buildings in Portland’s Old Port
The buyer has not been identified but other developers say it’s likely that land adjacent to the buildings will be developed
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Newly sworn-in governor has a ball in Augusta
While the inaugural party is more upbeat than Gov. LePage’s first in 2011, it’s not a lavish affair.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine educator chosen as finalist for $1 million global prize
Nancie Atwell, whose school in Edgecomb nurtures students and trains other teachers to be effective, is one of just 50 finalists for the prestigious honor.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Trustees of Portland’s McAuley High School ponder relocation
With a five-year lease at their Stevens Avenue campus, they begin to consider other real estate options in Portland.
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Water main break reported in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood
Water officials are on the scene of the break at 18 Hammond St.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Storm a ‘nuisance’ not a blockbuster
With temperatures likely to rise into the 40s in most areas Sunday, the snow and ice will melt.