A Summary of Maine 2022 Election Results for Governor, Congressional District 1, Referenda, and several other contested races An image of Portland’s City Hall building. Photo courtesy of Elora Griswold. Last Tuesday, […]
The Results Are In
South Portland’s Middle School Introduces A New ‘Community School’ Model
South Portland new middle school will be adopting a ‘community model’ upon the building’s completion in September of 2023.
Critical Senate Battleground Headed to a Runoff Election
Key battleground state Georgia remains contested, with Raphael Warnock (D) winning 49.4% of the vote and Herschel Walker (R) winning 48.5% of the vote. Because neither candidate received a majority of the vote, Georgia requires the election to advance to a runoff.
November Events!
In the month of November, there’s still a ton of things to do and get ready for. Winter is just around the corner but that doesn’t limit the opportunities to have fun! […]
(Opinion) Question D: It’s Complicated
This November, the Portland ballot will have fourteen referendums. One of the referendums is Question D, which would raise the minimum wage to $18 an hour for restaurant workers, but would get rid of the tip credit.
The Maine Marathon
The Maine Marathon Recap. This year, For the second year in a row, a long-standing course record fell in the Maine Marathon – this time the men’s marathon mark. A year after […]
Election Day 2022
Election Day is underway across the nation as millions of voters head to the polls in what will be another historic election. To find out when, where, and how to vote today, go to vote.org/polling-place-locator before it is too late!
(Opinion) The Lit Powder Keg: Threats to Our Midterm Elections
As we inch closer to the midterms, it seems as if this election carries more weight than in years past. Ideologies have taken a hold of America’s institutions and have a strong grip on the public
All About Bruce Poliquin
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Bruce Poliquin is putting in his bid for Congress in Maine’s 2022 midterm election. He has demonstrated experience with the system, having served as Maine’s 2nd Congressional […]
Maine and All It’s Natural Color
Fall foliage in Maine is a huge deal within small communities. It offers opportunities in the mere shape of beauty. Maine is known for its foliage and its peak passed us just […]
The SMCC Beacon 