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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PublishedAugust 8, 2012
Kennebec lowered for dam repairs; boaters cautioned
The lower water level upstream from the Hydro Kennebec Dam in Waterville exposes “many new navigational hazards on the water.”
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PublishedAugust 8, 2012
Burglary suspect at large after escape in Winslow
It isn’t the first time that Timothy James Ezell, 19, has eluded the law.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2012
Waterville woman dies from car crash injuries
75-year-old Anne Gagnon’s injuries were initially not believed to be life-threatening.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2012
Web reality show series to aid Ayla search
A reality-style webseries plans to spread awareness about missing toddler Ayla Reynolds and about 50 other missing children to a national audience later this summer. The race will also shine a light on Maine as a tourist destination.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2012
Wandering Winslow toddler reunited with mom
While police were at the home, the 2-year-old boy demonstrated how he was able to let himself out of the house.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2012
Maine man arrested after selling cocaine to informant
At the time of his arrest, Joshua Porfirio, 23, of Waterville was with three children under 7 years old.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2012
Benefit walk for Ayla Reynolds in Portland today
Today marks the 200th day since the toddler was reported missing and her mother is hoping to keep the toddler in the public’s mind.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2012
Father charged after toddler found in street – again
A Waterville father is charged with endangering a child’s welfare after his son is found wandering unattended in a high traffic area downtown.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2012
Three homemade bombs explode in Winslow
“I’m very, very concerned,” says Winslow Police Chief Jeffrey Fenlason. “Somebody’s going to get hurt.”
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PublishedJuly 2, 2012
Ignorance no excuse for fireworks violations, police say
Buyers get a brochure with rules and safety tips – and plenty of other laws can be applied to misbehavior.
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