Ironically and unsurprisingly, the games played to bring the world together are played in a country full of human rights abuses.
(Opinion) The World Cup is Built on Bribes and Slavery
Lobster Experts Talk About Regulatory Crossfire
On November 17, the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted three experts in Maine’s lobstering industry to explain issues of environmentalism, regulation, and most centrally, the population of endangered right whales. The […]
SMCC Student Speaks About Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia
The following is an interview with an SMCC student from Tigray who is working, in conjunction with others, to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia. The interview took place on Sunday, November 13th, 2022, and was recorded via a Zoom interview with The SMCC Beacon.
Democrats Retain the Senate; Republicans Take the House
Democrats retain the Senate with one seat still up for grabs while the House goes red/
Interview: Beep for Peace
Every Friday afternoon, Barry Smith leads his small posse to the side of High Street, in Portland, Maine. He plants himself down and holds up a sign with a simple message: “Beep for Peace.” I had an opportunity to talk with Smith as he was spreading his message.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Sitcom Analysis; A break into the black racial stereotypes of the 1990s
As the cold weather approaches you may find yourself cooped up in your dorm room needing to pass the time. The 1990s sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel Air is a perfect show […]
The Results Are In
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, […]
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! […]
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