CLINTON — Voters narrowly rejected a proposal to raise annual funding for road construction by $135,000.
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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Vietnam veterans receive overdue warm homecoming
WATERVILLE — Welcome home.
That was the message delivered by more than 1,000 Maine residents Thursday to Vietnam veterans at Head of Falls. More than 300 Vietnam veterans marched one by one across the Two-Cent Bridge and through a reception line that included 2nd District U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, Mayor Karen Heck, state representatives, soldiers, families and friends.
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Raye victorious in 2nd District
BANGOR — The night kept getting better for Kevin Raye.
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U.S. House District 2 voters fulfill hope of Kevin Raye
The Eastport businessman wins the GOP nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud – for the second time.
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Raye wins 2nd District GOP primary, setting up rematch with Michaud
Kevin Raye defeats Blaine Richardson and says he plans to ‘hit the ground running.’
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Winslow takes step toward new track
WINSLOW — Town councilors unanimously approved the first reading of a resolution to borrow up to $200,000 to reconstruct the Winslow Municipal Track.
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Clinton voters consider tax hike
CLINTON — Voters at Town Meeting will decide whether to pursue upgrades for a park, restore road spending and elect two selectmen.
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New building code coming to 34 towns
Beginning next month, 34 Maine towns will enforce a new building code.
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34 towns across Maine to enforce new building code
Beginning next month, 34 Maine towns will enforce a new building code.