Let’s talk COVID-19, and no not just COVID-19 but the toll it has taken on young adults’ mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic challenged most people, not just the virus but the […]
Mental Health During COVID-19
Did you know South Portland Re-enacted its Mask Mandate?
Masks are now required inside all South Portland public buildings as of Monday. The mandate comes after the majority of the South Portland city council supported it on January 18th’s meeting. Mandates […]
Foods that will boost your immune system
With COVID-19 being the talk of the town, it’s important to think about your health and to boost your immune system. Now, before you roll your eyes. These key foods are affordable […]
Meet The Health Editor!
By Elizabeth Fortier Hello, my name is Elizabeth Fortier. This is my second year at SMCC in the Communications & New Media program. I grew up in Falmouth Maine, and graduated from […]
A Crisis for Direct Care Workers
With so many of Maine’s Nursing home’s in trouble another crisis has emerged, the falling number of direct care workers.
Quick Update on All Things COVID 19
COVID 19 past 90 bar graph of new cases
Maine Has Hit an All Time High in Single Day New Cases of COVID 19
On September, 29th the Maine CDC reported 867 new cases of COVID 19
A Quick Update on COVID Cases in Our Areas
Hello in this weekly article series I will be giving you updates on cases, deaths, and how to best stay safe in these quickly changing times This first major update is COVID […]
Greetings from Farmington
Hello, my name is Kegan Richardson, from Farmington, Maine. I’m a Communication & New Media major, and editor of the Health section of The SMCC Beacon. These stories about our health and […]
My Cups of Coffee
By Anna DesLauriers, A small black coffee.At first,Hissing, spitting, scared.Taking charge and taking names.Later on,Playful, tender, young.A crunching machine.A soft roadblock in the hallway. A medium mocha.At first,Timid, learning, loving.Spending time in […]
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