Portland Mayor Kate Snyder, who was elected in 2019 and has one year remaining in her four-year term, announced she will not seek re-election in 2023 through a letter sent out to […]
Portland Mayor Kate Snyder, Not Seeking Reelection in 2023
From Then, To Now And Back
The early 2000s were the starting beat to an unfamiliar rhythm that shaped what we know as our present day. It was a time of change, a time of new beginnings as […]
(Opinion) The Legacy of the Royal Family
All that remains of many tribes are the stolen artifacts hanging in London’s museums.
Maine Governor Race 2022 – Week of 9/11
As Maine draws towards election day 2022, gubernatorial candidates Janet Mills (Incumbent, Democrat) and Paul LePage (Republican) are racing to capture the minds and votes of Maine voters in a tight race. […]
Maine Food Trucks Face Uphill Battle After Being Moved to a Lower Parking Lot
If you’re a Portland local, you’ve likely seen or visited the informal food truck park near East End beach. For several years, Portland food trucks have parked along Eastern Promenade Road, which […]
Maine’s Summer-Long Drought Put on Hold
Yes, it really has been a hot summer in Maine. Just looking around campus at all the yellow grass proves it. According to the US Drought Monitor, the lack of rainfall has […]
Maine’s Internet Overdue for a Facelift
I was on an internet call with a close friend from Virginia, when the topic of download speeds came up. He bragged about having 2gb/s downloads, which was far superior to my […]
Bonny Eagle School Board Votes Not to Ban Sex-Ed Book in 11-1 Decision
A nationwide debate concerning parental rights over classroom content reached the Bonny Eagle School District Board of Directors last Tuesday. The board voted 11-1 not to ban “It’s Perfectly Normal,” a book […]
Dirigo
Jesse Bifulco will be editing the Local Politics section of The Beacon. Find him on twitter @Mocha_Punk. Please don’t hesitate to contact him with information and stories at jessefbifulco@smccme.edu. Jesse is among […]
Pine Spangled Banner
Owen Parr will be editing and writing for the State Politics and Media section of The Beacon. To reach out to Owen for questions and/or stories, please email: owenaparr@smccme.edu Owen Parr is […]
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