In 2011, the DEP found that the number of days when beaches were posted because of high bacteria levels decreased by almost 50 percent from the previous year.
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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‘Iconic gateway’ opens to traffic
The new $65 million Veterans Memorial Bridge spanning the Fore River includes a 12-foot-wide pathway — ‘really a wonderful amenity’ — for pedalers and pedestrians.
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Celebration opens new Veterans Memorial Bridge
More than two years in the making, the $65 million project replaces the existing 60-year span that had been falling apart.
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No tuition increase for community college system
SOUTH PORTLAND – John Fitzsimmons said there were a hundred reasons to consider raising tuition for next year at Maine’s seven community colleges, but one overriding reason not to. “Maine people cannot afford it,” said Fitzsimmons, president of the Maine Community College System, before the system’s board of trustees met Wednesday. The trustees voted unanimously […]
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New Veterans Bridge to open Thursday following ceremony
First Lady Ann LePage, the Federal Highway Administrator and the Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner are among those who plan to attend.
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Maine community colleges reject tuition increase
System President John Fitzsimmons said there are 100 reasons to raise tuition but one overriding reason not to.
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Closing of Casey cuts Maine foster care services
A foundation plans to shut down Casey Family Services, affecting 92 kids and putting pressure on a vulnerable system.
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Foundation pulls plug on adoption, foster care services
Casey Family Services, which provides foster care, adoption and family reunification services in Maine, will cease operations by next year.
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University of New England to open campus in Morocco
The Biddeford school reaches a deal to partner with the largest American school in Tangier, a city on the North African coast.
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Board may tweak toll hikes after feedback
The turnpike board says it will take criticism into account, but it can’t overlook the need for extra revenue.