The measure, which is supported by Democrats and opposed by Republicans, now goes to the Senate.
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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Maine Senate rejects House-backed bill to ban bump stocks, other gun modifications
The House voted 76-66 to pass the bill Thursday, but Friday’s vote in the Senate likely means it’s dead.
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Maine House OKs bill to hike vehicle inspection fees
The legislation would increase the fee from $12.50 to $20 in most parts of the state to pay for a modernized electronic system that police believe will reduce fraud. The bill still requires additional votes.
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Maine House narrowly supports bill that would allow safe drug consumption sites
Thursday’s 77-66 vote followed emotional testimony on both sides. The measure now goes to the Senate.
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Portland officials, local developer secure new site for asylum seeker shelter
The plan from Kevin Bunker is to build a 180-bed facility on Riverside Industrial Parkway to temporarily house asylum seekers coming to Maine. City Council members will meet Monday to discuss and vote on the proposal.
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Fire damages building that’s home to pair of Old Port restaurants
The building on Exchange Street in Portland includes The Grill Room & Bar and Tandoor on the first floor.
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Maine’s congressional delegation offers mostly muted reactions to Trump indictment
Only Rep. Chellie Pingree offered pointed comments about the former president’s case involving mishandling of classified documents.
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Mills announces plan to add 140 treatment beds to combat ongoing opioid crisis
The $6 million investment is the latest effort to reverse an epidemic that claimed a record 716 lives just last year.
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One killed, another critically injured in early morning Casco crash
Dylan Chretien, 19, of Bridgton, died at the scene. Nicholas Centofanti, 20, of Casco, is being treated at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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As Pride month grows, so does hostility in some Maine towns
A large number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced around the country this year, including in Maine, and organizers of Pride events like those in Unity say the level of ‘venom’ has been sharp.