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 […]
SMCC Storm on The Shores Aftermath
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 […]
National Poetry Month Spotlight: SMCC Poets!
In case you haven’t heard, April is National Poetry Month! For each week of the month, The Beacon will be highlighting original poetry by both staff members and students here on campus. […]
TRIO: Advocacy For Students
If you had asked me on June 9th, 2016 (the night of my high school graduation) what my future was about to be like, I would have gone quiet and told you […]
SMCC Gardening Plot: A Refreshing Summer Opportunity
Are you looking for a new project this summer? Try signing up to take care of a gardening plot on campus! The Southern Maine Community College Campus has a huge garden with […]
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