By Liam Woodworth-Cook On Jan. 25, 2019, the president of the United States signed a bill that would cease the longest government shutdown in the United States. The financial plan, however, will […]
Where Is Our Counselor?
By Celina Simmons Where is our school counselor? This seems to be the million-dollar question going around campus. We have been without a school counselor since the beginning of last fall, when […]
Long Live the King!
By Morgan Dyer Martin Luther King Jr. Day is upon us again and it’s a day to stop and reflect on our shared history as a country so that we can move […]
The Captain’s House Gets a Makeover
By Celina Simmons Most students here at SMCC have no idea what you’re talking about when mentioning the Captain’s House or even the Captain’s Cupboard. This isn’t surprising based on the condition […]
CNMS Student’s Drone Imagery
CNMS student Jacob Lawrence is a drone photographer, and shot this image of the ice forming on the Saco River on January 15th this year. Look for more of his work in […]
Astrology Check
By Celina Simmons Based off the positive energy sent out by the New Moon that happened on the fifth of this month, hopefully our creative juices are flowing and we’re all ready […]
The Beacon Travels to Siena
By Daniele Amandolini Walking through a snowy campus in sub-freezing temperatures, I felt like an animal who woke up too early from hibernation. Where are the bees pollinating the flowers, the birds […]
The Mystery of the Werewolf Dream
By Quindelynne Hasler For as long as I can remember, visions of a werewolf in a pinstriped suit have visited my nightmares. I have always had odd dreams. Fantastic dreams. Terrifying dreams. […]
Aliens Land in Westbrook
By The Beacon Staff Ice circles are thin and circular slabs of ice that rotate slowly in the water, most often the rotation is caused by the push from a current. It […]