This morning, myself and two other writers for The Beacon had the pleasure of attending a debate between Governor Janet Mills and former Governor Paul Lepage right here in Portland. Jesse Bifulco, […]
SMCC Students Attend Gubernatorial Debate
SMCC’s Iconic Lighthouse is in Danger
The Spring Point pop-up was a small event that offered food and promoted local artists, but it was also intended to be a networking event to help spread awareness about the lighthouse’s lurking issues…
(Opinion) The Lit Powder Keg
These dangerous ideologies are spreading through American political culture like wildfires as tensions are at a boiling point. There have been hundreds of incidents over the last few years of individuals or groups acting out with political motivations.
There Are More Fake Abortion Clinics in Maine Than Real: Here’s What You Need to Know
In a nation increasingly divided over abortion rights, Maine has served as a safe haven for people from surrounding states to find the medical care they deserve. A quick search for “abortion […]
Portland Mayor Kate Snyder, Not Seeking Reelection in 2023
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 […]
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 […]
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