FAIRFIELD — A recent collision at Nyes Corner has added to the site’s reputation for serious crashes, but data from the Maine Department of Transportation shows that there are fewer crashes at the intersection than average for a location of its type.
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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After three-hour debate, RSU 18 budget approved for referendum vote
OAKLAND — Voters approved a revised budget proposal for RSU 18 during town meeting-style debate Thursday, but it wasn’t easy, and it isn’t over.
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Winslow toddler returned home after unlocking door, wandering streets
WINSLOW — A 2-year-old boy who was walking alone on Benton Avenue on Tuesday was returned to his mother safely after police and firemen canvassed the neighborhood where he was found.
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Police releasing few details in Albion sex assault case
ALBION — Deputies from the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an reported sexual assault on a 17-year-old girl.
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Wandering Winslow toddler reunited with mom
WINSLOW — A 2-year-old boy who was walking alone on Benton Avenue on Tuesday was returned to his mother safely after police and firemen canvassed the neighborhood where he was found.
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Albion teenager reports sexual assault
ALBION — Deputies from the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a reported sexual assault on a 17-year-old girl.
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Waterville driver faces felonies after Winslow crash that injured passenger
WINSLOW — A 20-year-old Waterville man is facing two felony charges after allegedly driving drunk during a car crash that seriously injured his passenger.
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Waterville City Council considering third location for new police station
WATERVILLE — The City Council announced Tuesday that the city is considering three sites for a new police station.
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Waterville man faces 2 felony charges after car crash on South Pond Road injures passenger
WINSLOW — A 20-year-old Waterville man is facing two felony charges after allegedly driving drunk during a car crash that seriously injured his passenger.
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Police find 13 suspects, more crimes in Winslow bomb investigation
WINSLOW — A police officer investigating a series of homemade bomb explosions has uncovered a larger crime spree involving 13 males in 14 criminal incidents.