Student group leader Peter Bernaiche launched the Turning Point USA chapter here on the SMCC campus at the beginning of this 2026 semester after fighting for months to get approved. Turning Point […]
Turning Point Points to SMCC
First Aldi Opening in Maine
The first Aldi grocery store is opening in Maine. The arrival of Aldi, a nationally recognized discount grocery chain. Known for offering high-quality products at significantly lower prices. This is an important […]
Opinion: You Should Buy a Houseplant for your Dorm Room!
Horticulture, the act of caring for plants, has gained popularity. While plant care can seem intimidating to some, it is all about consistency and providing the basics — water and sunlight. Having a houseplant in your dorm room could alter space by […]
Maternal Mortality
Maternal Mortality In the United States, Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than women of other races. While Maine is not typically the first […]
Platner the Flattener
Maine State Senate hopeful Graham Platner has been dominating recent polls by Pan Atlantic Research showing him leading in the Primary by 7 points over Janet Mills the current governor of Maine […]
Banana Bread
With Brown Butter & Black Sesame Seeds Banana bread, a classic that many of us grew up smelling in our homes, the homes of loved ones, or having the joy of receiving […]
Meet Dillin Haskell.
This is Dillin! He’s an education major taking part in Professor Guthie’s News Writing and Production course. Dillin likes being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. Dillin can’t wait to […]
Meet Josh Bevacqua A Government and politics Editor for the SMCC Beacon
Josh (He/Him) is a communications and New Media Major at Southern Maine Community College. Originally from Lewiston, and currently living in Portland. josh is deeply interested in politics and government as well […]
Opinion: Maine’s Response to ICE Falls Short of What the Moment Demands
The South Portland city council unanimously approved a resolution on February 4 formally asking Maine’s congresspeople to urge the federal agencies Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to […]
Ariel Worthing – Health & Wellness Editor
Originally from central Maine, Ariel recently moved south to attend Southern Maine Community College and finish her degree in liberal studies. She enjoys reading, anything creative, and while most of her writing has been personal, she […]
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