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 11, 2012
Winslow track improvements likely to start later this month; town may borrow $200K to repave oval
WINSLOW — The Winslow Municipal Track will get a second lease on life.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2012
Winslow consumer fireworks committee to report findings
WINSLOW — A consumer fireworks advisory committee will present its findings to the Town Council during its regular meeting at 7 tonight at Town Hall.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2012
Site fight continues
WATERVILLE — Plans for a police station at Head of Falls could be derailed by city ordinances, according to the chairman of the Planning Board. However, city officials contend that outcome is unlikely.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2012
State IDs 3 suspects in Winslow fire bombings
WINSLOW — The State Fire Marshal’s Office has identified three suspects in connection with a string of early morning fire bombings this week.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2012
Bomb mystery in Winslow
WINSLOW — The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating three consecutive days of small fires involving homemade fire bombs.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2012
Investigators look into fire bomb blazes in Winslow
WINSLOW — The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating three consecutive days of small fires involving homemade fire bombs.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2012
Fireworks-related calls keep police busy
A Waterville man was summoned for illegal fireworks use Wednesday after police allegedly caught him red-handed. Literally. “Officers found a man holding two roman candles, which were shooting into the air,” Deputy Chief Charles Rumsey said. “The officers approached and waited for the fireworks to stop before issuing a summons.” Throughout central Maine, police responded […]
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PublishedJuly 5, 2012
Cash registers, fireworks foes make noise
WINSLOW — In the hours leading up to the Fourth of July, sales of consumer fireworks were skyrocketing. So were complaints.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2012
On the ground and in the air, Winslow has a blast again
WINSLOW — Richard Sidelinger said driving a go-cart in a parade is as much fun as it looks.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2012
Holiday fireworks sales, complaints soar
WINSLOW — In the hours leading up to the Fourth of July, sales of consumer fireworks were skyrocketing. So were complaints.
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