The Cochranes, of Saco, showed their Boston devotion by giving their sons names from their favorite team.
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.
Large Maine transportation bond has history on its side
It has a hefty $100 million price tag, but Mainers have a record of approving money for transportation.
Taking personal appeals to the crowd
Individuals increasingly turn to crowd-funding websites to finance dire needs and cherished dreams.
Early mornings are no friend to Red Sox fans
World Series games start at 8 p.m., forcing the faithful in Maine and elsewhere to sacrifice sleep for baseball.
Founder of Maine lobster processor wins national entrepreneurs award
Kyle Murdock, who launched Sea Hag Seafood last fall, is among five recipients of the award, which comes with a $40,000 grant.
Portland police identify man killed by train
Why the city man was on the tracks and why he was unable to get out of the way are still unclear.
U.S. won’t enforce closure of Maine park boat launch
Despite the announcement by members of Maine’s delegation and the end of the government shutdown, Gov. LePage still plans a visit Thursday.
Attempted park closure irks Maine fishermen
The state funds resources at Cobscook Bay State Park but a federal agency has tried to close the area, which it owns.
Maine’s breweries simmer during shutdown
Local beer businesses are waiting for federal approvals to move ahead with their plans.
Historic house in Biddeford Pool will get the ax
The city OKs the owner’s request to raze a home built by well-known artist James Montgomery Flagg.