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
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Are the schools traumatizing our students?
With the rapid approach of finals, I have noticed a phenomenon in myself and many other students here at SMCC: increased anxiety and fear about finals and the stress involved in testing. […]
Trump and Mills Go Head-To-Head
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 […]
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 […]
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