In its 22nd season, American Idol’s seven finalist contenders included Julia Gagnon — a fellow Mainer and USM student. In her final performance, Julia would deliver a stunning rendition of Set Fire […]
An Interview with Julia Gagnon
CNMS: Remembering Kevin Fahrman
“If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart—I’ll stay there forever” -A.A Milne, Winnie The Pooh This quote could never be more true than […]
Closing out National Poetry Month with SMCC
April is National Poetry Month. The English department on the SMCC South Portland campus hosted their annual poetry reading and open mic at the chapel. Every Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:30pm, staff, […]
UMaine Student Struck By Maintenance Van
A student was recently involved in an accident on the USM Campus in Orono involving a campus maintenance vehicle. The student was taken to the local hospital with minor injuries. Around 9:30 […]
Right Through the Ceiling: A talk w/ Honeymoon
Coalescing in Portland, Honeymoon is a band that sonically hails from a ways away and a while ago, bringing with them sound and prose you know you should have heard but somehow […]
NPM Spotlight #5: Exaucee Badose
Welcome back, poets! Today we have a special spotlight on one of our very own Beaconers, Ex Badose! You may have seen her work throughout the semester, and we are so happy […]
Mural Maddness
The city of Portland has many beautiful features, from the gorgeous architecture of the Old Port to the bustling roads of its summertime festivals. There is a lot to see and do […]
SMCC Storm on The Shores Aftermath
Southern Maine has experienced its fair share of storms in the past. But due to recent changes in climate, the storms have been getting more and more severe. The damage from the […]
Spring Point Inn at SMCC
Spring Point Inn is a beautiful hotel and event space nested in the SMCC Campus. Mostly managed by SMCC students, Spring Point Inn offers a beautiful view of the ocean and the […]
SMCC Spotlight: Kevin Sweeney
Happy National Poetry Month, readers! Today we’re taking a moment to decompress and take a glimpse into the world of writing, with a focus in Poetry. As we take this moment to […]
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