The former DHHS commissioner, a Republican now running to succeed Gov. Paul LePage, said she would want access to naloxone, which can’t be sold without a prescription because LePage is holding up rules for pharmacists.
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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Feds tell Maine: You can’t ban food stamp recipients from buying sugary drinks, candy
Gov. LePage says a ban would greatly improve the health of many in a state where the obesity rate has risen dramatically.
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CMP says October windstorm cost it $69 million, and customers will help pay the cost
The utility says it plans to recoup $13 million from ratepayers. As much as $32 million for damaged infrastructure also will be covered by customers, over several years or even decades.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Wiscasset woman pleads not guilty to killing 4-year-old girl left in her care
Bail is set at $250,000 cash for Shawna Gatto, who is charged with depraved indifference murder in the death of Kendall Chick.
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Humpback whale saves Brunswick marine biologist from shark
Nan Hauser filmed an encounter that likely saved her life.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Brunswick officials arrange for emergency water shipments to mobile home park
Residents of Bay Bridge Estates have been dealing with water supply issues for two weeks and the town has stepped in to force the park’s owner to remedy the situation.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Wiscasset woman indicted on murder charge in 4-year-old’s death
Shawna Gatto is formally charged with depraved indifference murder in the death of Kendall Chick on Dec. 8.
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Storm triggers Maine’s worst tidal flooding since historic Blizzard of 1978
Roads are closed off and buildings are swamped, and Portland has its third-highest tide on record.
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Brunswick’s Curtis Memorial Library closed at least through Friday after minor flooding
A frozen pipe caused a sprinkler to go off late Wednesday, but the damage was minimal
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Brunswick issues ultimatum to owner of mobile home park over inadequate water supply
Residents at Bay Bridge Estates – many of them elderly – say they’ve been unable to shower, do laundry or wash dishes. Municipal officials say the situation has become a public health issue.