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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PublishedFebruary 21, 2017
On the Job: Meteorologist makes weather her business
‘It’s kind of like predicting the future, which is pretty cool,’ says Margaret Curtis of Westbrook.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2016
Video: A Secret Santa spreads holiday $100s in out-of-the-way spots
‘We feel that God has blessed our lives,’ says the anonymous gift-giver. ‘We might as well share.’
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PublishedDecember 20, 2016
On the Job: Parking officer Erik Carlstrom is on the street in all weather
In winter, frequent warm-up breaks and hand warmers help.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
On the Job: Reference librarian Sonya Durney might just have all the answers
Her specialties are helping people with business startups and educating voters.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2016
On the Job: Santa Claus gets ‘paid in hugs’
Of course, there are also cookies.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2015
Costumed kids ‘cutest thing ever’ at Portland museum
About 200 children, along with their parents, flock to celebrate Halloween at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2015
Farmer gets tourists to pony up
Heather Phinney of Gray gives horse-drawn wagon tours of historic Portland in late summer and early fall.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2013
Victims of 6-car crash say convicted driver’s plea deal too lenient
The driver who caused a spectacular Waterville crash is sentenced to three days in jail and has her license suspended for 30 days.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2013
Traffic stop leads to cocaine bust in Clinton
Police say they discovered 98 grams of uncut cocaine in a car operated by Brian R. Stackpole, 23. Arresting officers also seized $3,500.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2013
Chimney fires frighteningly common in Maine
Fire departments in Franklin, Kennebec and Somerset counties have responded to more than 40 chimney fires this month.
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