Gun violence is an issue that plagues us nationwide. The sad reality is that we are all at risk, even here at SMCC. Less than three months into the new year, gun […]
The Psychological Effects of Gun Violence
Living in Fear
An introduction to the effects of gun violence.
Maine: A Safe Haven
Maine is making strides to protect those seeking abortions.
“This is Possible”
As the daughter of Maine’s first black lawmaker, Rachel Talbot Ross is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of social norms. The longtime civil rights and social justice campaigner made Maine history […]
Politics are for Everyone
Lehana Petelo is a first year student at SMCC majoring in Liberal Arts with a focus in English. As an aspiring journalist, she enjoys reading, writing, and advocating for others. Not an […]
(Opinion) The Deliberate Attacks on U.S. Power Stations
The attacks on the power stations are connected to Right Wing extremism and could be a precursor to more attacks on America’s infrastructure.
(Opinion) Domestic Terrorism and the Media’s Dangerous Rhetoric
Over the weekend, domestic terrorists attacked two power stations in Moore County North Carolina. The attacks left 45,000 people and an entire county without power due to suspected extremist ideology.
(Opinion) Central Maine Problems
CMP and their parent companies have been siphoning money from Mainers through exorbitant costs for years
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 […]
Democrats Retain the Senate; Republicans Take the House
Democrats retain the Senate with one seat still up for grabs while the House goes red/
The SMCC Beacon 