In an Op-ED in the Bangor Daily News on November 12th, Maine Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME) announced that he is not going to run for reelection to the United States House of […]
Four-Term Maine Representative Jared Golden to Retire in 2027
Josh Bevacqua
Josh is a writer for the SMCC beacon he is from Lewiston, currently attending Southern Maine Community College.
Question two outcome: Lewiston Strong despite politics
On November 4, Maine voters voted decisively in favor of a new red flag law, with 62 percent of Mainers voting yes. The law, currently in effect in 22 states and the […]
Lewiston Two Years Later
On Oct 25, the city of Lewiston, Maine, honored the second anniversary of the 2023 mass shooting that took the lives of 18 individuals. A memorial service was held on the Lewiston […]
No Food Stamps For Mainers? SNAP Crisis Could Leave 170K Hungry For the Holidays
On October 21, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not issue payments for November, leaving many Mainers without essential food […]
The Beacons Voting Guide for First Time and Young Voters
With the 2025 Maine State and municipal elections in less than a month, some students and young adults may not know how to vote, if they are registered to vote, or how […]
SMCC Students and Officials, Speak Out About New Turning Point Chapter
On October 2nd, the SMCC Student Senate approved the creation of a chapter of the controversial organization Turning Point USA. The session was held in the Jewett Auditorium and was attended by […]
Maine Voters to Decide on Red Flag Law This November
This November, Mainers will go to the polls to decide who will lead their cities and whether to institute a red flag law. The question asks Mainers, “Do you want to allow […]
Jimmy Kimmel Returns to ABC Where Can You Watch It?
On September 17th, ABC and its parent company Disney made the decision to pull late late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live! Off the air “indefinitely” but made the decision on Monday to reinstate […]
Former Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah considering Run for Governor
In an interesting development in Maine’s race for governor, Former Maine CDC director Dr. Nirav Shah has stated that he is considering running for governor in 2026, replacing current governor, Janet Mills. […]
Hecklers Are the Latest Sign That Senator Susan Collins Is in Trouble
Maine Senator Susan Collins was faced with heckling from Maine residents during a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday in Searsport, according to a report from NBC. The hecklers can be heard shouting “shame shame […]
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