In his plan, the independent for governor said he agrees with Gov. Paul LePage on many topics but the governor has ‘failed to gain broad acceptance for his good ideas’
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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Judge rules in Cutler’s favor on campaign contributions
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High fluoride levels found in some private wells in Maine
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Gov. LePage and his wife ‘got an excellent deal’ on house in Boothbay
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Obama Cabinet members to visit Passamaquoddy school in Maine
The secretaries of education and the interior will tour the Beatrice Rafferty School, which has fallen into disrepair and is on a list for replacement.
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Federal audit cites Maine’s lax oversight of day care facilities
The results showing a number of hazards echo the findings of a Press Herald investigation this year that led to several reforms.
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Benefits cap slashed aid to needy Maine families, so where did savings go?
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Kennebec land trust conserving 216 acres
The Morse Pond Preserve in Sagadahoc County is expected to be open to the public next year.
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Cutler supporters, state argue legality of law limiting campaign contributions
A judge will rule soon on whether independents can accept from individuals the same amount as major-party candidates.