WATERVILLE — Evidence technicians have processed most items that investigators removed from the home of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds, according to a police spokesman.
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.
Police won’t discuss lab work on Ayla
WATERVILLE — Evidence technicians have processed most items that investigators removed from the home of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds, according to a police spokesman.
2nd Congressional District race: Raye touts business-friendly endorsement
In the 10 days since Kevin Raye received an endorsement from the National Federation of Independent Business, the Republican challenger for the 2nd Congressional District has taken his message on the road.
Michaud resists campaigning; Raye goes on attack
Even as incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud resisted campaigning today during a shoe factory tour in Norridgewock with a trade ambassador, challenger Kevin Raye went on the attack as he visited a farm in Clinton.
Occupy protesters decry Colby College trustee Diamond
A row of more than 20 picketers stood at the base of the Diamond Building on Mayflower Hill Drive to call attention to the building’s donor — Robert E. Diamond Jr., a 1973 Colby graduate and chairman of the college’s board of trustees.
Occupy backers protest at Colby
WATERVILLE — Supporters of the Occupy movement reiterated their months-long grievance with Colby College on Wednesday, but the school’s administration remains unmoved.
Winslow track project $6.7K over budget
WINSLOW — A reconstruction project at the Winslow Municipal Track is running over budget, and the excess could come from school district funds.
Kevin Raye takes to the air before incumbent Rep. Mike Michaud
Today a campaign advertisement for Raye, the Republican challenger from Perry, will appear on TV stations in Bangor, Portland and Presque Isle.
Raye airs first TV ad, but Michaud has outspent him nearly eightfold
Kevin Raye will beat Mike Michaud to the airwaves in the 2nd Congressional District race, but Michaud is on track to outspend him in TV ads.
Winslow council appoints committee to supervise police station construction
During an executive session Monday, Town Council Chairman Gerald St. Amand appointed himself and Councilor Ken Fletcher, both at-large councilors; Town Manager Michael Heavener; and Town Attorney William Lee to the committee.