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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PublishedJune 3, 2012
Friend: Body found is missing Skowhegan man
A body found Saturday morning in a backyard in Skowhegan is that of Jeff Godin, 42, a friend says.
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PublishedJune 1, 2012
Ayla Reynolds likely dead, police say
Without citing specifics of the case, a police spokesman says there’s little hope the toddler will be found alive.
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PublishedMay 27, 2012
Winslow firms adding dozens of jobs
Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Lohmann Animal Health and Orion Ropeworks are enjoying an era of growth.
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PublishedMay 25, 2012
As media glare dims, search for Ayla continues
WATERVILLE — At the onset of a missing child case, investigators offer new details nearly every day and news outlets clamor to tell them.
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PublishedMay 22, 2012
Waterville crash remains mystery
WATERVILLE — An official police report on a six-vehicle crash in Post Office Square confirms witness reports about the cause of the wreck, but offers no reasons behind it.
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PublishedMay 17, 2012
Widow, co-workers mourn man killed in camp collapse
The widow of a man killed in a construction accident Tuesday said her husband was a dedicated father of five and a hard worker.
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PublishedMay 16, 2012
Maine man killed, another hurt as camp collapses
The two were working under the raised house when it fell from jacks.
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PublishedMay 7, 2012
Dispute at Waterville restaurant leads to stabbing
A 23-year-old man is free on bail, less than 24 hours after he stabbed a man in the back.
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PublishedApril 27, 2012
Police recover items from Kennebec River
WATERVILLE — State Police are analyzing items that were found Wednesday in the Kennebec River, but it is unknown whether they are related to missing toddler Ayla Reynolds.
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PublishedApril 20, 2012
Father speaks at latest Ayla vigil
Justin DiPietro says all he can do is ‘stay positive’
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