Five candidates for Mayor of Portland convened Tuesday, September 26th, for the first televised debate ahead of the upcoming ranked-choice election in November, with the hot-button issue of homelessness taking center stage. […]
Social Media Has Changed the Game for Human-Traffickers
This is how Mainers are staying safe on the streets Maine is statistically numbered one of the safest states to live in in the U.S., and yet we have few ways to […]
Housing Crisis in Maine Reaches High
Last week we peered into the housing crisis of Maine and the appalling shortage of affordable housing in the state. Southern Maine Community College has helped students have access to housing by […]
The Psychological Effects of Gun Violence
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 […]
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.
The SMCC Beacon 