Legislation to allow some hearing aids to be sold over the counter has worried gun-rights advocates.
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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Two cases of rare tick-borne virus confirmed in Maine
The state says both people contracted the virus from tick bites and were hospitalized with encephalitis.
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Sister of Arundel man killed by sheriff’s deputies says it ‘didn’t need to happen’
Chasity Dionne says her brother Chad, 37, suffered from mental illness, and police acted too aggressively in shooting him early Monday.
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Lawmakers say they’re trying to stop a casino developer from gaming the system
Maine lawmakers are considering unusual measures to stop another questionable casino effort by developer Shawn Scott, whose secrets are unveiled by a trail of investigations and suits.
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Despite uncertain future, Katahdin monument fully open for Memorial Day weekend
Katahdin Woods & Waters opens its 21-mile loop road, increasing access for both casual visitors and serious adventurers.
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Top LePage adviser to become Trump speechwriter
David Sorensen, a well-known Republican operative in Maine for the last six years, called it an ‘extraordinary honor’ to join the Trump administration.
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Veteran Maine politician and historian Neil Rolde dies
The longtime public servant from York worked for more than 25 years in Augusta and wrote multiple books on Maine history.
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Lost 5-year-old first thought search dog was a fox, then ‘wanted some crackers’
A 7½-hour search in a hilly and thickly forested area of Acton ends happily, thanks to a talented German shepherd named Tala.
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Barry Hobbins confirmed as Maine’s public advocate as details emerge about drunken-driving charge
The Maine Senate unanimously confirms the former lawmaker, who reportedly had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit when he was arrested in Massachusetts in November.
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Maine public advocate nominee was charged with drunken driving in November
Lawmakers were made aware of it, but members of both parties praised Barry Hobbins during a public hearing this week and a legislative committee unanimously endorsed him for the post.