Everyone I know is a cop. My father, his friends, my grandfather, my great-grandfather, my great uncles. I grew up surrounded by police work. Officers in and out of my house constantly. […]
Surrounded by Blue
GAS THIEF AT LARGE
Last Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:00pm, a student at Southern Maine community college, drove away from campus only to later discover that her gas cap and a negligible amount of gas […]
Is SMCC Ready to Make an Impact in the Upcoming Election?
A blue wave has just hit Southern Maine Community College, or so it would seem. Throughout the United States of America, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have engaged in a fierce competition […]
There’s an App for That!
The eclectic posting on the SMCC App These days, every college and university has their own mobile app; SMCC is no different, with an app that shows all sorts of useful information […]
Black Bear Advantage or Disadvantage Program?
Moving from a two-year associate’s degree to a four-year bachelor’s degree is a huge transition and can be very challenging for students. Many struggle with figuring out how to keep all their […]
Portland Sees an Alarming Rise in Fatal Firearms Incidents
Violent crime is a problem in most major cities, but people rarely think of Portland Maine as having a crime problem. This is a mistake. The Rate of gun deaths has increased […]
Running up that Hill – acknowledging the unhoused community in Portland, Maine
If you walk through the heart of Portland, Maine, you’ll always find something to take in. Within a few feet from the arts district, in between two empty buildings, beneath a concrete […]
Above and Beyond: Learning to Fly in Maine
What does it feel like to touch the sky? This question ran through my mind as I stepped onto the grounds of Maine Instrument Flight in Augusta, Maine. It would be here […]
Madawaska, Where French Remains
If you venture as far as Madawaska, Maine – the most Northeastern town in the United States – the first thing you’ll notice is the welcome sign that greets you in French. […]
Buxton Musician Griffin William Sherry Releases Debut Solo Album
Moving on can be a difficult thing, but Maine-native Griffin William Sherry channeled that energy into his new album Hundred Mile Wilderness. Sherry is the former frontman of the local sensation band […]
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