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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PublishedJanuary 5, 2012
Missing toddler’s father describes family’s ordeal
The past two weeks have been difficult for Justin DiPietro. His daughter is missing, and widespread speculation has often focused on him.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2012
Missing toddler’s case in the hands of state experts
WATERVILLE — For more than 50 years, major crimes in Maine have come under the scrutiny of a special agency within the state police.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2012
Special unit investigates Ayla Reynolds’ disappearance
WATERVILLE — For more than 50 years, major crimes in Maine have come under the scrutiny of a special agency within the state police.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2012
Police keep quiet as search for Ayla Reynolds continues
WATERVILLE — It’s not unusual for police to advise people against speaking to the media.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2012
‘I’m here to help,’ father says
WATERVILLE — Justin DiPietro wants his daughter back.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2012
Bates boys brewing up a cider storm
WATERVILLE — Ben Manter wrote the book on hard cider. Sort of.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2012
Waterville mayor to take over, give back
WATERVILLE — Two events this week will ring in a new mayor.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2012
Time ripe for new Waterville hard cider business
WATERVILLE — Ben Manter wrote the book on hard cider. Sort of. Manter, who grew up in Vassalboro with an orchard, is a recent graduate of Bates College and a self-described farm boy.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2012
Ayla’s father: ‘It’s gone on long enough’
WATERVILLE — Justin DiPietro sat in the sunlit living room at 29 Violette Ave., the home where his missing daughter was last seen, and pleaded for her return.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2012
In interview, father of missing girl speaks
WATERVILLE — Justin DiPietro wants his daughter back.
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