A 1.4% rise through June indicates 2013 may end a four-year slump, spurred by a terminal expansion.
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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LePage apologizes to Republicans for Obama controversy
He says the president doesn’t hate white people, but doesn’t deny making the remark.
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Michaud, Woods to hold joint press conference
The current Democratic congressman and 2014 candidate for governor will appear with Steve Woods, a Falmouth businessman who also has entered the race.
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LePage denies ‘Obama hates white people’ comment
He calls the claims ‘gossip,’ but two Republicans at the event confirm hearing it.
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Republican lawmakers: LePage said Obama ‘hates white people’
Two Republicans say the governor made the remark during a fundraiser in Belgrade last week.
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How safe are you on the road?
With the potential for so many repeat OUI offenders getting behind the wheel again, the question arises: Why doesn’t Maine have a provision to revoke driving privileges for good?
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LePage signs order seeking drones policy
The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine wants a law requiring warrants for drone use.
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Anthem’s intentions worrying Maine customers
The health insurance provider wants to discontinue its current individual plans and offer other options.
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Car, driver examined in fatal Maine wharf crash
Police say the cause of the crash that killed a 9-year-old boy and left his mother in critical condition may not be known for days.
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Fatal Port Clyde car accident turns a vacation into tragedy
The driver says she can’t recall how she sped onto a wharf and hit a family, killing a child.