WATERVILLE — Two maternal relatives of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds have taken polygraph exams, according to a website dedicated to finding the child.
Ben McCanna
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.
Police deny request for Ayla 911 transcipt
WATERVILLE — Police have denied a request by the Morning Sentinel for an audio recording and written transcript of the 911 call that reported 21-month-old Ayla Reynolds missing, saying it could get in the way of the investigation.
Police deny request for Ayla Reynolds 911 call, transcript
Police say releasing the 911 tape of the call that reported Ayla Reynolds missing could get in the way of the investigation.
Winslow fireworks store one step closer to launch
WINSLOW — A proposed fireworks store is nearing liftoff.
Marson oversees a booming business
WINSLOW — A proposed fireworks store is nearing liftoff.
Ayla Reynolds website generates controversy
WATERVILLE — The author of a website dedicated to missing toddler Ayla Reynolds said she anticipated controversy when she launched the site last week.
Website for Ayla Reynolds generates some controversy
WATERVILLE — The author of a website dedicated to missing toddler Ayla Reynolds said she anticipated controversy when she launched the site last week.
New website offers fresh details on Ayla
WATERVILLE — A new website dedicated to 21-month-old Ayla Reynolds offers fresh details about the day the toddler was reported missing more than a month ago, describing “instant panic” as people awoke to find the toddler had vanished from her bedroom.
Motive a mystery in shooting
VASSALBORO — A 22-year-old man was shot and two people were arrested early Tuesday morning at a home on Whitehouse Road, according to Maine State Police. The arrests, however, were unrelated to the shooting.
Community leaves light on for Ayla
WATERVILLE — The father of 21-month-old Ayla Reynolds sat in the front row of First Congregational Church and held a candle for his missing daughter.