FARMINGTON — At 16 degrees, with a hint of snow in the air, it was a good day for earmuffs.
Ben McCanna
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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Tomb door stolen from Albion cemetery
“It happens all the time now . . . They’ll take flag holders. They’ll take the fences, gates, anything. I don’t know what to do about it.”
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$3.4 million police station budget stamped by Waterville City Council
WATERVILLE — City councilors approved $3.4 million in spending for the police station project during a special meeting Tuesday, bringing an end to more than two years of planning and debate.
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Waterville City Council to decide final police station budget Tuesday
WATERVILLE — City Councilors will vote tonight on a final budget for the police station project during a special meeting.
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Power of a good incumbent too much for 2nd District’s Kevin Raye to overcome
Kevin Raye had a lot going for him in his bid for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, but it wasn’t enough.
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Authorities seize 14 animals from Winslow house
WINSLOW — Fourteen animals were seized Tuesday from a home on Nowell Road after a months-long investigation into alleged neglect, cruelty and inadequate shelter, police said.
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2nd District: Election’s over and Michaud’s back on the job
Hours after U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud declared victory Tuesday, the Democratic incumbent was back to work in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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It’s back to work for 2nd District’s Michaud
Mere hours after U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud declared victory Tuesday, the Democratic incumbent was back to work in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Michaud, Raye supporters await results
Polls are closed and election night parties are in full swing for the candidates in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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2nd Congressional District candidates finish campaigns in Aroostook County
Both candidates for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District are feeling optimistic about their chances at the polls tonight, but they’ll continue spreading their message to voters throughout the day.