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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PublishedJuly 17, 2012
New Ayla Reynolds shrine marks 7 months since Waterville toddler was reported missing
WATERVILLE — A shrine to missing toddler Ayla Reynolds has returned, albeit in a different form.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2012
Overnight burglars in Winslow leave damage, make off with $20
WINSLOW — Two overnight burglaries caused significant damage to businesses but netted only $20 for the culprits.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2012
Waterville man sold cocaine near school, say police
WATERVILLE — Police arrested a man Thursday on charges that he sold cocaine to a police informant on four separate occasions, each within 1,000 feet of an elementary school.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2012
Forks man hospitalized after being struck by car
WEST FORKS — A man was flown by LifeFlight helicopter Friday morning after he was hit by a sleeping driver while he was walking on U.S. Route 201, police said.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2012
Madison woman arrested after drug investigation
MADISON — A woman was arrested Wednesday on three drug charges after months of investigation by police.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2012
Benefit walk slated for Ayla Reynolds
Today marks the 200th day since Ayla Reynolds 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
WATERVILLE — A father has been summoned after his 2-year-old son was found wandering the city streets alone for the second time this year.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2012
Tossed cigarette causes Winslow trash container fire
WINSLOW — Careless smoking was the cause of a large fire in a roll-off trash container Wednesday on Barton Street, Fire Chief David LaFountain said.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2012
Winslow committee already planning next Fourth of July
WINSLOW — Fourth of July is barely one week past, but the Winslow Family Fourth of July Celebration Committee, spurred by a year of lackluster donations, is already planning for next year’s festivities.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2012
Sparks fly at Winslow fireworks discussion
WINSLOW — A public discussion on consumer fireworks at town hall was often as inflammatory as its topic.
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