Ben McCanna

@BenMcCanna

Accidental paparazzo, late-onset metalhead, occasional beach bum, mystified parent. Staff photographer for .

Portland, Maine
Joined December 2011

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    30 Dec 2018

    It’s an honor to work for a paper that celebrates its photogs every year with this special section (and a show at the library). Check out the year’s best by (cover pic), , , , & .

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    We would hope, politics aside, that anything paying homage to the Breakfast Club would be roundly celebrated. But screws fall out all the time, the world's an imperfect place.

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  3. 20 hours ago

    Cookie supplies dwindling. Move fast. Also, Photos of the Year are here.

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    Don't forget, our Photos of the Year exhibit is tonight! Starts at 5:30. We see these stellar images every day and they still make us stop in our tracks.

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  5. Jan 3

    Earlier today, I had a blowout on I-295. Within minutes, the new safety service from was on the scene with safety cones, flashing lights and an impact drill. Andrew Palmeri is my new hero. What a terrific service.

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  6. Jan 2
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  7. 31 Dec 2018
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    Stories of the Year: A lot of work went into this one from and and it showed in the best way. A deep dive into the problems and rising tensions in Bayside. If you haven't — or even if you have — take the time for this today.

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    The photos of the year are at this link, and also 's stunning photojournalism from Bayside — not to mention 's stellar prom portraits.

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    A statesman to the end, penned "Stolen Election" on 's official election certificate. Golden won the race via the ranked-choice voting process approved TWICE by Maine voters at the ballot box: by

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  12. 27 Dec 2018

    The potential of this technology is far reaching and profound. And it’s finding its feet here in Maine.

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  13. 24 Dec 2018

    Nothing is quite as Christmassy as trying to replicate Cervidae bite patterns on a plate of carrots left for Santa’s reindeer. To all the tiptoeing mommies and daddies out there, I salute you. Merry Christmas. Peace on Earth.

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    Great stuff here. Our photographers document the longest night of the year.

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    Hopefully you are all able to pick up a Maine Sunday Telegram tomorrow. I have a few stories about new immigrantion trend and how it’s affecting Maine’s largest city.

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    20 Dec 2018

    Here's a chance to stand eyeball to eyeball with a Richard Avedon portrait , thanks to a collector.

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  17. 21 Dec 2018

    Correction: That’s Adam Daigle.

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  18. 21 Dec 2018

    City employee Joseph Higgins wades through flooded Portland Pier during torrential rain. The tide has created, so the worst of the coastal flooding may be over ... for now.

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  19. 21 Dec 2018

    City closing some roads in East Bayside, including streets adjacent to Whole Foods.

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    Watch: Four injured after high-speed chase in Raymond. Generic warning that it contains foul language.

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