Wait, what? A Catholic priest who’s married? With children? That can’t be right. … Except it is.
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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Diocese spokeswoman stepping down
Sue Bernard will leave in August to take a job at Northern Maine Community College.
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Meeting draws a few dozen foes of toll increases
Many cite inequities in the system, and turnpike officials say two more sessions are planned at York County sites in July.
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Maine’s Catholic diocese spokeswoman stepping down
Sue Bernard will direct development and college relations for Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle.
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Maine foes of tar sands oil sticking together
They say that moving the oil from Montreal to Portland would threaten Maine’s quality of life.
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Just down the road …a steeper Maine Turnpike toll
In its first public hearing on options for increasing fees, the Maine Turnpike Authority lays out its argument, while Lewiston-Auburn area residents put the focus on equity.
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Residents have their say on Maine Turnpike toll increase plan
At the first of three public hearings this week, central Maine residents express skepticism about the need for an increase, and seem concerned about equity.
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Groups raise alarm over possible tar sands pipeline
Environmental groups protest the possible flow of tar sands crude oil from Montreal to Portland even though no firm plans have been made to involve Maine.
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Business asks Westbrook to prohibit Pike blasting
Artel Inc. says last week’s high court decision rendered the quarry’s blasting permit invalid.
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Maine Turnpike Authority may raise toll prices
The turnpike authority says that rising expenses and declining ridership warrant the increases.