WINSLOW — Careless smoking was the cause of a large fire in a roll-off trash container Wednesday on Barton Street, Fire Chief David LaFountain said.
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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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Winslow committee already planning next Fourth of July
WINSLOW — Fourth of July is barely one week past, but the Winslow Family Fourth of July Celebration Committee, spurred by a year of lackluster donations, is already planning for next year’s festivities.
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Sparks fly at Winslow fireworks discussion
WINSLOW — A public discussion on consumer fireworks at town hall was often as inflammatory as its topic.
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Winslow track improvements likely to start later this month; town may borrow $200K to repave oval
WINSLOW — The Winslow Municipal Track will get a second lease on life.
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Winslow consumer fireworks committee to report findings
WINSLOW — A consumer fireworks advisory committee will present its findings to the Town Council during its regular meeting at 7 tonight at Town Hall.
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Site fight continues
WATERVILLE — Plans for a police station at Head of Falls could be derailed by city ordinances, according to the chairman of the Planning Board. However, city officials contend that outcome is unlikely.
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State IDs 3 suspects in Winslow fire bombings
WINSLOW — The State Fire Marshal’s Office has identified three suspects in connection with a string of early morning fire bombings this week.
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Bomb mystery in Winslow
WINSLOW — The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating three consecutive days of small fires involving homemade fire bombs.
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Investigators look into fire bomb blazes in Winslow
WINSLOW — The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating three consecutive days of small fires involving homemade fire bombs.
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Fireworks-related calls keep police busy
A Waterville man was summoned for illegal fireworks use Wednesday after police allegedly caught him red-handed. Literally. “Officers found a man holding two roman candles, which were shooting into the air,” Deputy Chief Charles Rumsey said. “The officers approached and waited for the fireworks to stop before issuing a summons.” Throughout central Maine, police responded […]