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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PublishedDecember 13, 2012
Trista Reynolds losing hope Ayla case will be solved
WATERVILLE — The mother of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds says she’s losing hope that police ever will solve the case, but at least three law enforcement experts from around the country say there are plenty of reasons for optimism. Police probably are working quietly to build a stronger case, they said.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2012
AOS 92 budget stamped by member towns; 1.11 percent increase over previous spending plan
WINSLOW — In less than seven minutes, voters from three communities unanimously approved a $1.8 million budget for Alternative Organizational Structure 92 during a public meeting Wednesday.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2012
Maine Natural Gas pipeline pitched to Winslow Town Council
WINSLOW — Representatives of Maine Natural Gas made their pitch for providing service to central Maine during a Town Council meeting Monday.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2012
Waterville, Portland events to mark first anniversary of Ayla Reynolds disappearance
Two upcoming events will mark the one-year anniversary of toddler Ayla Reynolds’ disappearance, and each will attempt to find a bright spot in the midst of the unsolved investigation.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2012
Winslow Town Council to hear Maine Natural Gas pipeline details Monday
WINSLOW — Two companies are vying for an opportunity to supply natural gas to central Maine, and a representative from one will present his case to the Town Council tonight.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2012
Insurance to cover Winslow Elementary school damage from broken water pipe
WINSLOW — A broken pipe at Winslow Elementary School caused about $126,000 in damage, but the school district is only responsible for a $1,000 insurance deductible.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2012
Police to recap Ayla investigation
No new developments in case, but police will hold press conference Dec. 14 to mark upcoming one-year anniversary of toddler’s disappearance
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PublishedDecember 2, 2012
Christmas party recognizes families of Waterville unit deployed in Afghanistan
WATERVILLE — While U.S. service members continue to put their lives at risk in Afghanistan, the daily hardships of their spouses and children are often overlooked.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2012
Hathaway renovations revive discussion of downtown Waterville roundabout, two-way streets
WATERVILLE — A second wave of renovations could be coming to the Hathaway Creative Center, and the news has spurred renewed discussion about downtown traffic patterns — whether to build a roundabout at the intersection of Spring and Front streets and create two-way traffic on Front and Main streets.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2012
Weather cooperates with Farmington’s Chester Greenwood Day on Saturday
FARMINGTON — At 16 degrees, with a hint of snow in the air, it was a good day for earmuffs.
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