Troy R. Bennett is a photojournalist and multimedia producer at Bangor Daily News. He focuses on health and wellness topics, bringing a visual storytelling approach to important issues in these areas. Troy's work has been featured in notable publications such as Yahoo News, Waste Advantage Magazine, and The Roanoke Times.
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Troy R. Bennett’s coverage focuses on local events, history, and culture in Maine. He shows a particular interest in forgotten historical aspects of the region, as well as unique cultural phenomena.
Considering his focus on local stories and events within Maine, Troy would likely be interested in pitches that offer unique insights into local history or cultural trends specific to the state. Any pitches should have a clear tie-in to Maine's rich heritage or current social scene.
Given his emphasis on photography and visual content (as seen with articles such as "Inside the Strange Maine store where VHS tapes still reign supreme" and "Watch the mighty power of the Androscoggin River Wednesday morning"), he may also be open to pitches involving visually compelling topics related to photography or scenic spots within Maine.
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By: Troy R. Bennett
With multiple recent sightings, a stunning National Geographic photograph, and a new scientific report confirming their growing presence, Maine's great white sharks are more on the public's mind than ever before. But five years after the state's sole confirmed fatal shark attack off Bailey Island, not much has actually changed in Harpswell.
Toiling in brutal conditions, with their pay withheld for more than a year, six fishermen walked off the job and never came back.
Strange -- and downright spooky -- costumes have been a staple of Maine's Halloween celebrations since the holiday became popular.
By: Troy R. Bennett
One swift blow to the head with an ax handle while he slept and Elisha Wilson, of Great Island, was dead.
Two old friends deep in the Maine woods endeavor to keep wood & canvas canoes in the world
Jack Wilson was not born to run. Entering the world many weeks premature, he weighed just under 2 pounds at birth. Emergency, lifesaving intubation inflated both of Wilson's collapsed lungs but left serious internal scarring. Though he survived, doctors told his parents not to expect any more miracles. Their son would never be anything like an athlete.
By: Troy R. Bennett
Looking back now, Rich Cole knows opening his gunsmithing shop on Bog Hollow Road, just off Harpswell Neck's main drag, in 1985 was a big mistake. It was far too isolated to attract the kind of clientele Cole was looking for: bird hunters and competitive clay target shooters interested in custom, high-end, Italian shotguns as beautiful as they are accurate.
