The highly publicized heated exchange between President Donald Trump and Governor Janet Mills at a White House event for the National Governors Association in February has had adverse consequences for the state […]
Trump and Mills Go Head-To-Head
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 […]
JANET MILLS TO SPEAK AT SMCC COMMENCEMENT
Maine’s governor, Janet Mills, will be present at SMCC’s commencement ceremony to give a speech for the graduating class of 2024. Before her term as governor, Mills served as Maine’s attorney general, […]
OVER $3,000 OF DONATIONS IS STUCK IN LIMBO
The South Portland Historical Society cannot use $3,000 worth of donations that were given to rebuild the fishing shacks on Fisherman’s Point. Portland Maine is included in the National Flood Insurance Program, […]
Just Don’t Frugal Shame
Frugality for some may not be a choice yet, for others it may be. Regardless of whether it’s a preferred way of living or out of necessity, frugal shaming can occur. What […]
Budget Friendly Laundry Hacks
Laundry, everyone does it because everyone wears clothes, so why not save some money while you’re at it? This is Jess, reporting live from the laundry room at Southern Maine Community College, […]
Dorm Decor: Re-purpose SMCC’s Old & Free Library Books
Borrowing books from the library is super handy. A little known fact is that SMCC also offers books free for the taking. These freebie books that you can keep are located on […]
Fruitful Frugality: A Students Mindful Take on Finances
Jessica Spoto is a 27 year old SMCC student, who at the age of 14 years old started her journey with couponing, budgeting and learning the most useful and efficient frugal hacks […]
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