On October 7th, Hamas terrorists crossed the border from Gaza into Israel and mounted an offensive against both civilians and the Israeli military. At the end of the first day, the death […]
Embracing Fall in Portland, Maine: Your Seasonal Guide
With fall here, we all want to know the best autumn activities, food, and events coming up. It’s time for you to get pumped for some pumpkins.
An SMCC Student Guide to Portland Boba
It’s definitely no secret that boba is becoming more and more popular for young adults and teens – as it should be – but how do we know what’s the best boba around for a college student?
USM VS. SMCC: Where would you rather live?
I’ve already written about what it’s like living in USM’s dorms vs. SMCC’s dorms. Which college has the better overall campus? Can USM’s placement close to downtown Portland… Compare to being right […]
Op-Ed: Southern Maine’s Most Famous Liar
Colonel Thomas Westbrook, after whom the city of Westbrook is named, is credited with installing the first dam on the Presumpscot River in the early 1730s. While he’s gone down in the […]
“Homeless. Hungry. Sober.”
Cigarette in one hand, book in the other. Always on a milk crate with a sign that reads “Homeless. Hungry. Sober.”
Op-Ed: Is It Innovation or Gentrification for Portland?
The Portland Foreside Project is a waterfront development project that recently received a green light from the city. The city claims that the project will come with numerous benefits, however, residents seem […]
Fire at the Portland Commons! Wait, Nevermind False Alarm.
Imagine my shock when I was returning to my dorm room and the fire alarm went off, just as I was about to head into my dorm and eat dinner! Despite the […]
Do You Still Qualify for Free Tuition???
SMCC has taken a significant step towards enhancing access to higher education by offering two years of free college tuition to high school graduates who faced the challenges of the pandemic. This […]
Surfing Hurricane Lee
Despite the prior safety concern, there was no way Long or other locals were going to miss out on surfing Hurricane Lee.