Ben McCanna has been a staff photographer and occasional writer at the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram since 2015 and has been working for newspapers since 2010. Ben studied creative writing and literature at Emerson College and embarked on a decade-long career in publishing after graduating in 1997. In his mid 30s, Ben shifted careers by taking a job as a reporter at a small newspaper in northwest Colorado and never looked back. Over the years, he slowly transitioned from writer to photographer - his true passion. Ben is a 2018 winner of an Award of Excellence from Pictures of the Year International. He lives on Peaks Island with his wife, a nurse practitioner, and two sons.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2012
Michaud resists campaigning; Raye goes on attack
Even as incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud resisted campaigning today during a shoe factory tour in Norridgewock with a trade ambassador, challenger Kevin Raye went on the attack as he visited a farm in Clinton.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2012
Embden man killed in single-vehicle crash
CONCORD TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old man was killed early Sunday after a single-vehicle crash on Kennebec River Road.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2012
Man pleads guilty to smashing windows of missing toddler’s home
Jeremy R. Hanson, 20, of Clinton told police he did it because he was frustrated over Ayla Reynolds’ disappearance.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2012
Rep. Mike Michaud takes it easy with campaign; makes stop in Benton
BENTON — With just nine weeks until the election, incumbent Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud has continued his soft-sell approach to campaigning.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2012
Attendance dwindles at Hempstock festival
Between Thursday and Sunday, about 500 people camped on a grassy field for the 22nd annual Hempstock, a four-day festival of peace, love, music — and hemp.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2012
Family Fun Day has a serious side
Families get free food, games and prizes, but also support at the Children’s Case Management event.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2012
Clinton officer was arrested after his own wedding reception
Part-time officer Derek Levasseur, 37, of Benton is charged with domestic-violence assault and assault after a fight during his wedding reception.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2012
Clinton officer arrested on assault charges, placed on leave
Derek Levasseur is charged with five counts of simple assault and one count of domestic violence assault, according to a town official.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2012
Usual suspects put strain on police in central Maine
Cycle of crime fueled by drugs, mental illness has wide impact.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2012
‘Stroke of luck’ leads to capture of Clinton escapee
Police using a K-9 team capture a 19-year-old who eluded them for more than two days.
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