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Ben McCanna

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Published
July 6, 2020

During coronavirus, backyard birding takes flight in Maine

Socially distanced telecommuters are discovering a new world just beyond their walls.
Published
June 15, 2020

Pandemic complicates life on Peaks Island for photographer, family

Beginning in March, my wife and I were ships in the night – when she was working, I was home.
Published
September 15, 2019

Free community college program teaches next generation of Maine loggers

Graduates of the Maine Community College System’s three-month program can expect to make $45,000 to $50,000 per year.
Published
July 14, 2018

Hundreds dance in funky procession through the Old Port

Part of the proceeds from the fifth annual Dance Mile event will benefit Girls on the Run.
Published
July 12, 2018

Winthrop legislator recovering from severe burns makes appearance at island event

Rep. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, was in good spirits Thursday, wearing gauze bandages and with visible wounds resulting from a fire accident at his farm.
Published
April 25, 2018

First of more than 100 cruise ships this season arrives in Portland Harbor

The Artania is the first of 119 cruise ships expected to make a port of call this year.
Published
August 12, 2017

Have umbrella covers, will travel – to the U.K.

A Peaks Island museum owner is taking part of her collection to Bristol, England.
Published
May 14, 2017

Take a look inside the 150-year-old B&M Beans factory in Portland

B&M Beans, a landmark in Portland, continues to make a Saturday night staple.
Published
February 21, 2017

On the Job: Meteorologist makes weather her business

‘It’s kind of like predicting the future, which is pretty cool,’ says Margaret Curtis of Westbrook.
Published
February 17, 2013

Waterville crash victims decry lenient sentence given to dangerous driver

WATERVILLE — The legal case is resolved, but emotions still linger.