Ben McCanna

Press Herald

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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Published
September 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.
Published
September 7, 2012

Locals still like organic produce

Several Mainers said Wednesday that they grow and purchase food because they want to ingest fewer pesticides and they support the more environmentally sensitive practices of organic farming.
Published
September 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.
Published
September 6, 2012

Clinton man pleads guilty to smashing windows of DePietro home

AUGUSTA — A man accused of smashing windows at the home of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds pleaded guilty to a criminal mischief Wednesday in Kennebec County Superior Court.
Published
September 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.
Published
September 2, 2012

The new president of Thomas College talks about the relationship between higher education and the state’s economy

WATERVILLE — Later this month, Thomas College will inaugurate a new president – an event that hasn’t happened at the school since newly retired president George Spann signed on in 1989.
Published
September 2, 2012

J&S Oil gas stations buck full-service trend

Full-service used to be the norm 40 years ago, but today it’s nearly extinct. Those who continue to provide the service acknowledge it’s tough on the bottom line, but they say they can’t imagine doing business any other way.
Published
September 2, 2012

‘Fill ‘er up’ hasn’t disappeared

Todd Kerby acknowledges he’s among a dying breed.
Published
September 1, 2012

Winslow police station project may remain stalled for weeks

WINSLOW — It could take several weeks before a stalled police station construction project is restarted, and the final cost is still unknown.
Published
August 28, 2012

Motorcycle ride for Ayla set for Saturday

Bikers from throughout the state are expected to converge on Portland for an event Saturday to raise awareness for missing toddler Ayla Reynolds.