Mike Thibodeau, a senator from Winterport and a close ally of Gov. Paul LePage, will be Senate president.
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 inMaine Governor's race, Politics
Votes didn’t come cheap in Maine’s race for the Blaine House
About $20 was spent for each of Paul LePage’s 294,189 votes, and $38 for each of Mike Michaud’s, as the money total more than doubled from the 2010 campaign.
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Posted inNews, Politics
Maine Democratic Party chairman stepping down after losses
Ben Grant says he wasn’t going to seek re-election no matter what happened on Election Day. Former state Sen. Phil Bartlett says he’ll seek the position.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Michaud seeks seclusion after his first political loss
While Mike Michaud has talked about retiring to a log cabin, some still see him as a viable candidate.
Posted inNews, Politics
State House dynamic changing as Republicans seize control of Maine Senate
Democrats still control the other chamber, and each side’s leaders may be key to how well the parties work together.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Police identify I-95 construction worker struck, killed by dump truck
James Woodward of Westbrook was hit and killed in a construction area on the Maine Turnpike.
Posted inMaine Governor's race, News, Paul LePage, Politics
The next four years under newly re-elected Gov. Paul LePage
The Republican’s likely goals include continued welfare reform, lower energy costs and smaller government.
Posted inElections, News
Campaign talk fades as Maine voters get the last word
The governor’s race and bear-baiting ban are the top draws at the polls Tuesday, but many other contests and issues will be decided.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News
Vote shaming on the eve of Election Day?
Many Mainers are receiving mailers that threaten to publicize their voting history as a way to ensure that they turn out.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Judge’s ‘few critical observations’ speak to real issue of fear
Charles LaVerdiere’s ruling is thoughtful and careful. A colleague says that’s how he approaches everything.