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Home Canning; Risks and Benefits
It has been a secret to no-one that the cost of basic amenities have been steadily rising since around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, in America and around the world. Gasoline has risen, fallen, and risen again, the slurry of taxes has continued its annual incline, and many people who have been cutting corners have no more corners left to cut. Growing small gardens to help feed families has been popular since the victory gardens of World War II. Nowadays it’s become more common to find people… Read more
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What War in the Middle East Means for Maine
The Escalating conflict with Iran has marked a turning point for United States relations with Middle Eastern Nations has sparked debate both internationally and domestically as well as disrupting the cost of gas and other products that use the oil that comes from the region In the early hours of February 28 2026 United States central command (CENTCOM) announced… Read more
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From Chaos to Calmness: How to Organize Your Day
Spring break has come and gone, and as we enter week 12 and try to jump back into our school routine, motivation can easily slip away. Read more
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Sports is His Thing
This is the SMCC Beacon’s sports editor, C.J. Grant. C.J. is a 19-year-old recent high school graduate that has been knee-deep in professional athletics since he was old enough to talk. After realizing he didn’t quite have the physical abilities to go pro in any of the big sports, he quickly began turning his attention… Read more
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Cartel Leader’s Death Raises New Worries for Spring Travelers
With just a week left in March, one thing is clear: spring is here, and with it comes much-anticipated spring travel. Colleges across the nation are pausing their busy schedules for a week off, with breaks ranging from early March to mid-April. Read more
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The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, Does this Mean War?
On February 28th, the BBC reported that the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in what reporters described as a U.S.–Israeli strike, along with other important leaders like the commander-general and defense council secretary. More attacks were made on Iran, resulting in over 700 dead civilians. Iranian officials said that the strikes,… Read more
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