How Russian citizens are losing access to more information about what is going on Russian citizens are being pushed further into the dark. The effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine are […]
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Maine Schools Have the Option to Drop Masks
Throughout the pandemic in Maine, mask mandates have been dropped and put into place to curb different surges of the virus. Throughout statewide changes in masking, they have continued to remain required […]
As Portland’s Population Grows, Its Public Transportation Should as Well
I went to a concert last week in Worcester, Massachusetts. The tickets were purchased several months ago, and had planned to grab some bus tickets to head down. My car is unreliable […]
Baseball’s Start Is Canceled Because of the Clown Commissioner
The Major League Baseball (MLB) lockout has gotten worse than it was before as now Commissioner Rob Manfred has canceled the first two series of the Regular Season. The owners and the […]
Opinion: Mainers Deserve Student Loan Debt Relief
Each year high school seniors are encouraged by guidance counselors, teachers, and most adults in their lives to apply for college. Most 17-18 year olds are ecstatic about leaving their childhood homes […]
The End is Near
The Portland city council has voted to repeal its mask mandate, just over a month after it went into effect.
State Legislators Hold Public Hearing to Consider Legalizing Magic Mushrooms for Mental Health Disorders
On Tuesday Maine lawmakers considered a bill to legalize “magic mushrooms.” Oregon made waves in November 2020 when its citizens voted to decriminalize the drug, known formally as psilocybin, as well as […]
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 […]
This Semester in Local Politics
Hi, I am Emma Campbell and I will be the new editor for local politics and op-eds in The SMCC Beacon. Writing has always been a passion of mine, as are politics, […]
Solar’s Sun is Dawning on South Portland
South Portland is embracing solar power, and many new and ambitious energy projects from several companies and organizations are now underway with the help of SMCC graduates who are filling a lack of trade workers that is one of the limiting factors on solar power’s rapid growth.
The SMCC Beacon 