BURNHAM — The fate of the Burnham Village School will be decided by voters Tuesday in three separate ballot questions.
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.
In 2nd District Congressional race, candidates’ positions now crystal-clear
After four debates and two months of heavy campaigning, the candidates in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District have crafted clear and distinguishing images.
Michaud releases internal poll showing 22-point lead over Raye for 2nd Congressional District
The campaign for U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud released internal polling data Friday that shows the Democratic incumbent maintaining a 22 percentage point lead in the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
House District 45 candidates take party lines on fixing economy
Both candidates for House District 45 believe the biggest challenge facing Maine is its lagging economy and job market, but they disagree on how to fix it.
2nd Congressional District challenger Raye gets $82,000 boost from GOP
Kevin Raye, the Republican challenger in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, got a boost of $82,000 from national party leaders Wednesday, and his campaign consultant says internal polls show the candidate is poised to win.
Two injured in Waterville accident Thursday evening
WATERVILLE — Two people were injured Thursday when their SUV struck a tree and rolled onto its side.
Teens weren’t wearing seatbelts in fatal Winslow crash
WINSLOW — A teenaged driver who was killed in a crash Friday had an intermediate driver’s license, according to police.
Funerals set for teens killed in Winslow collision
Waterville funerals are planned for Alexandria Ferland of Vassalboro and Scott Loisel of Winslow, both 16, who were killed Friday night.
Bipartisanship emphasized in House District 54 race
Both candidates for House District 54 are disappointed by attack ads in their race, but there’s a twist.
Air Force veterans vie for Winslow Town Council District 2 seat
WINSLOW — Two former members of the U.S. Air Force are maneuvering to represent Winslow’s District 2 on the Town Council.