Police say Joshua Goncalves-Radding, 20, of North Babylon, New York, was speeding and under the influence of alcohol when he lost control of an SUV and struck a tree, causing the vehicle to erupt in flames.
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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AG acknowledges relationship with subordinate, apologizes for not disclosing sooner
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey told staff members that the relationship began in August, although he did not disclose it until Tuesday and has now directed his chief deputy to supervise the employee.
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With attendance still lagging, Maine theaters weigh whether to stay patient or adapt
An analysis of audience data suggests most theaters are operating at 60%-80% of 2019 levels, but many in the business believe a full recovery from the pandemic is still possible.
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Press Herald owner exploring options to sell media holdings or take on a partner
In a memo to employees, Reade Brower said he’s begun thinking about what is next for his newspapers, which include 5 dailies in Maine and more than 2 dozen weeklies across the state.
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Portland playwright takes a page from her own script to help others work through grief
While working on ‘Death Wings,’ which premieres next week, Bess Welden began holding community workshops for people dealing with loss.
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Another Portland festival, Resurgam, plans to relocate to the waterfront
The first Resurgam Festival, hosted by the Maine Academy of Modern Music, was held last year at Thompson’s Point.
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Portland Chamber Music Festival director brings her renowned quartet to USM
Melissa Reardon is the newest member of Borromeo String Quartet, which will play Saturday at Hannaford Hall on the college’s Portland campus.
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As leader of sextet, Portland musician Mali Obomsawin leans into jazz, Indigenous influences
Former member of folk trio Lula Wiles, Obomsawin is taking her band and its album ‘Sweet Tooth’ on a mini tour, with two shows in Maine.
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Footlights Theatre to stage Holocaust-themed play
The small Falmouth theater made headlines five years ago when a different play with similar themes drew hate calls and mail, but to Footlights director Michael Tobin, not doing shows like this means ‘hate wins.’
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Girl, 15, struck by vehicle in Sanford taken by helicopter to Maine Med
The teen’s identity, and the severity of her injuries, were not released by police.