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 […]
National Poetry Month Spotlight: #4
Another day, another poem! This staff writer is merely sharing more of her own work as staff and students come forward with their own work in the next two weeks. I hope […]
National Poetry Month Spotlight: #3
Welcome back to another week of The Beacon celebrating National Poetry Month! This reporter is happy to share a favorite from a true New Englander, Robert Frost. Below is his piece “After […]
National Poetry Month: Spotlight #2
Welcome back! We’re here for a second week of celebrating National Poetry Month here at The Beacon, and this highlighted post comes from English Dept. Chair Kevin Sweeney. Kevin is working endlessly […]
To College Or Not To College?
It started with a conversation. It was Spring of 2022 and I was talking to Bri, my manager at the Farmington, Maine Walmart. We discussed my plans for after high school when […]