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.

Latest

Published
June 13, 2012

Raye victorious in 2nd District

BANGOR — The night kept getting better for Kevin Raye.
Published
June 13, 2012

U.S. House District 2 voters fulfill hope of Kevin Raye

The Eastport businessman wins the GOP nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud – for the second time.
Published
June 12, 2012

Raye wins 2nd District GOP primary, setting up rematch with Michaud

Kevin Raye defeats Blaine Richardson and says he plans to ‘hit the ground running.’
Published
June 12, 2012

Winslow takes step toward new track

WINSLOW — Town councilors unanimously approved the first reading of a resolution to borrow up to $200,000 to reconstruct the Winslow Municipal Track.
Published
June 11, 2012

Clinton voters consider tax hike

CLINTON — Voters at Town Meeting will decide whether to pursue upgrades for a park, restore road spending and elect two selectmen.
Published
June 10, 2012

New building code coming to 34 towns

Beginning next month, 34 Maine towns will enforce a new building code.
Published
June 10, 2012

34 towns across Maine to enforce new building code

Beginning next month, 34 Maine towns will enforce a new building code.
Published
June 7, 2012

Blaine Richardson running for Congress to rein in big government

Blaine Richardson favors term limits for congressional seats: three terms for the House of Representatives and two terms for the Senate.
Published
June 7, 2012

Richardson offers five-plank platform

Blaine Richardson favors term limits for congressional seats: three terms for the House of Representatives and two terms for the Senate. “There’s nobody in this country that has a monopoly on good ideas,” said the 62-year-old Belfast Republican. “Let somebody else go to Washington with some fresh ideas.”
Published
June 5, 2012

Engelhardt, Ring seek GOP nod in District 29

PITTSFIELD — Both Republican primary candidates for District 29 of the Maine House of Representatives support welfare reform.