Revered by some and reviled by others, the Democrat also was a mentor during his 46-year career.
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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Pingree declares victory in U.S. House race
Buoyed by strong support in Portland and farther up the coast toward her hometown of North Haven, Pingree solidified the 1st District’s reputation as reliably Democratic.
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Drug shortage resulting from recall of meds
Many hospital pharmacies, including those in Maine, are being forced to compound their own medications or use other drugs to treat patients.
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New recall issued for medicines in Maine
The pharmacy Ameridose says the move is precautionary, but the state asks that it give up its license.
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1 dead, 1 missing after Sandy sinks Maine-linked ship
The HMS Bounty visited Eastport and Belfast this summer before docking at the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard for a month of repairs.
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Compounding pharmacies in Maine differ from Massachusetts
State officials say Maine compounding pharmacies are nothing like the one that’s under fire in the Bay State for a meningitis outbreak.
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Nine Portland schools fail to meet standards
But officials warn that No Child Left Behind targets, for which the bar is raised each year, are unrealistic.
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East Coast keeps close eye on potentially epic storm
With its northern path uncertain, “it’s something that has our attention,” says a Maine meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
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Medical marijuana: More privacy, fewer controls
Lax limits raise fears of doctor shopping and make it impossible to track the number of legitimate users
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1st District: Maine’s unheralded race
Republican Jon Courtney says he knew what he was getting into by challenging incumbent Chellie Pingree.