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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PublishedJanuary 28, 2013
Flu epidemic has peaked in Maine, say health officials
Nonetheless, flu is still a concern for the region, says State Epidemiologist Stephen Sears.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2013
Man found dead in Waterville was fugitive
Richard Lawson, 58, was wanted by U.S. Marshals for failure to appear for trial in West Virginia. His death is not considered suspicious.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2013
Recovery effort for 3 sledders suspended
When the wind subsides, searchers plan to use sonar to locate the men who drove into open water Sunday.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2012
Fairfield business co-owner withdraws offer to destroy unwanted guns
A co-owner of Hammond Tractor Co., who is a gun owner himself, is rescinding his offer after backlash from the community.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2012
Police to recap Ayla investigation
No new developments in case, but police will hold press conference Dec. 14 to mark upcoming one-year anniversary of toddler’s disappearance
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PublishedNovember 28, 2012
Tomb door stolen from Albion cemetery
“It happens all the time now . . . They’ll take flag holders. They’ll take the fences, gates, anything. I don’t know what to do about it.”
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PublishedNovember 9, 2012
Authorities seize 14 animals from Winslow residence
Police say charges are likely after they seize four cows, three calves, three horses, a pony, a donkey and two dogs.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2012
2nd District: Election’s over and Michaud’s back on the job
Hours after U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud declared victory Tuesday, the Democratic incumbent was back to work in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2012
Michaud, Raye supporters await results
Polls are closed and election night parties are in full swing for the candidates in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2012
Funerals set for teens killed in Winslow collision
Waterville funerals are planned for Alexandria Ferland of Vassalboro and Scott Loisel of Winslow, both 16, who were killed Friday night.
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