Bob and Julie Miner say the recent controversy over their operation was predictable but unwarranted and doesn’t change their positive outlook.
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 state senator makes personal appeal to save mental health services
Cathy Breen, a Democrat from Falmouth, reveals that her 21-year-old daughter, who has schizophrenia, could face a gap in services because the new rules prompted her provider to close.
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Sen. Angus King says Islamic State attacks ‘more or less inevitable’
Returning from a trip to Europe that coincided with the attacks in Brussels, King warns against the fear and stereotyping of Muslims that creates ‘cauldrons of discontent and frustration.’
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Maine native living in Brussels describes city’s lockdown
Bennett Richardson, who grew up in Cape Elizabeth and now works for Politico Europe, said Belgium’s capital city had been on high alert since the November terrorist attacks in Paris.
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Pingree: Marine Corps has agreed to alter uniform policy for women
The congresswoman had appealed last month on behalf of a Kennebunk woman who was denied entry because of a tattoo on her collarbone.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Windham man indicted in killing of his wife
Noah Gaston is charged with murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of Alicia Gaston inside their house in January.
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Right to vote motivates many as 57 Mainers sworn in as new citizens
Some of those honored at a ceremony Friday in Portland say they look forward to having a voice.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Sombreros at Bowdoin ‘tequila party’ ignite controversy on campus and beyond
Two members of the student government face impeachment for attending a fiesta-themed party where sombreros were worn – conduct some of their peers found racially offensive.
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Maine lawmakers endorse bill to streamline housing assistance
Simplifying wait lists and applications is a first step in addressing the broader problems of homelessness and affordable housing across the state, supporters say.
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House votes to allow parents of children abused at Maine day care center to sue state
Gov. Paul LePage is likely to veto the bill to waive immunity for the DHHS if it passes in the Senate.