The former state official says the order was prompted by a newspaper’s impending request for records on how grant funds had been reallocated.
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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Maine town in pain after ‘awesome kid’ shot on roadside
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Men accused of running massive Maine drug operation going to trial
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Key investors lose faith in Gorham treasure hunter’s big claims
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Long wait in the dark and cold for some Mainers
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Collins, King seek study of Agent Orange link to ill veterans
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Safety the best Christmas gift for refugee family living in Maine
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