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
July 30, 2012

Tobey’s General Store founder, China selectman dead at age 89

BRANCH MILLS — The former owner of a well-known South China store died Saturday of complications resulting from a broken bone.
Published
July 29, 2012

Attendance, enthusiasm for Maine Artisan Bread Fair on the rise

Organizer Dusty Dowse estimated more than 3,000 people arrived Saturday at the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds for live music and about 40 vendors selling organic produce, handmade products and, of course, bread.
Published
July 29, 2012

‘Waterville needs weird’: City celebrates 43rd annual Intown Arts Festival

Amid paintings of traditional Maine themes — lobsters, lupines, lighthouses — there were a few artists that strayed from the norm. At the same time, actors roamed the sidewalks dressed as artists Salvador Dali and Louise Nevilson, and children’s book character Waldo.
Published
July 29, 2012

Waterville Intown Arts Festival showcases work out of mainstream

WATERVILLE — Main Street wasn’t entirely mainstream Saturday during the 43rd annual Waterville Intown Arts Festival.
Published
July 28, 2012

Goals set high for Taste of Waterville festival

WATERVILLE — It might not be as big as the Olympics, but event planners for the 20th annual Taste of Greater Waterville are aiming high. “We’re hoping this will be the largest event the city has ever seen,” said Christian Savage, program assistant for the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, which is planning the 12-hour event. […]
Published
July 28, 2012

Department of Transportation: Fairfield intersection not abnormally dangerous

FAIRFIELD — A recent collision at Nyes Corner has added to the site’s reputation for serious crashes, but data from the Maine Department of Transportation shows that there are fewer crashes at the intersection than average for a location of its type.
Published
July 28, 2012

Public helps to nab bike theft suspect after chase through Fairfield

Carl Hunter, 18, a transient, was arrested on charges of burglary of a motor vehicle, theft and a probation hold, after allegedly stealing a purse during a noontime outing with his 33-year-old father.
Published
July 28, 2012

Maine Department of Transportation: Fairfield intersection has undeserved reputation for car crashes

FAIRFIELD — A recent collision at Nyes Corner has added to the site’s reputation for serious crashes, but data from the Maine Department of Transportation shows that there are fewer crashes at the intersection than average for a location of its type.
Published
July 27, 2012

After three-hour debate, RSU 18 budget approved for referendum vote

OAKLAND — Voters approved a revised budget proposal for RSU 18 during town meeting-style debate Thursday, but it wasn’t easy, and it isn’t over.
Published
July 26, 2012

Winslow toddler returned home after unlocking door, wandering streets

WINSLOW — A 2-year-old boy who was walking alone on Benton Avenue on Tuesday was returned to his mother safely after police and firemen canvassed the neighborhood where he was found.