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 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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PublishedApril 18, 2012
Ayla’s uncle pleads not guilty to assault
The uncle of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds pleaded not guilty Tuesday to an assault charge during an initial appearance at district court.
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