By Loraine Aceto Devastating Hurricane Florence graduated to a Category 5 hurricane recently, causing severe long-lasting damage in North Carolina, South Carolina and Maryland (mostly in the Carolinas). The hurricane strengthened on […]

By Sherry Bell United Way of Greater Portland is always looking for volunteers. Are you looking for a one-time opportunity, something like helping at a local event for the community? Maine Responds […]

By Matt Flaherty Maine’s food industry is booming, but do we know how our food is produced, and who is preparing it? When we think of our food, we think of the […]

By Celina Simmons On Friday, Oct. 5, one of the British street artist Banksy’s most notable pieces was auctioned off at Sotheby’s in London for a hefty $1.4 million. “Girl With Balloon” […]

By Thomas Eng Erik Squire didn’t just graduate from SMCC with a 4.0 GPA. While going to school at Southern Maine Community College he also worked as president of both Student Senate […]

By the Beacon Sports Staff While the major leagues have started division and league playoffs culminating in the annual fall classic, the World Series, Southern Maine Community College will be hosting the […]