• Navigating the Commuter Squeeze at SMCC

    Navigating the Commuter Squeeze at SMCC

    For students at Southern Maine Community College, getting a degree is about more than just juggling textbooks and class schedules. With the cost of living staying high in Southern Maine, everyday tasks—like finding a budget-friendly apartment or making it to campus on time—are crucial for student success. Recent changes in local public transit and the… Read more

  • Spreading Joy One Street Corner at a Time: Inside Portland’s Love Factory

    Spreading Joy One Street Corner at a Time: Inside Portland’s Love Factory

    You might have seen a group of people dancing around and holding up heart signs as you were passing through Longfellow Square. You may have honked or rolled your window down to show some support to the cause. Well, they’re on a mission to spread positivity one location at a time. These events are referred… Read more

  • Men’s Mental Health: The Stigma That Needs to Stop

    By: Ariel Worthing It’s no secret that men are often told they have to be strong: don’t show emotions, don’t cry, man up. This age-old stigma is so ingrained in our society that we rarely stop to consider the real impact of hiding emotions—or what it can do to a person over time.  What happens when being “strong” also means hiding what you’re truly thinking and feeling?… Read more

  • Last Minute Dishes for Those Last-Minute Parties

    By: Ariel Worthing   Summer is coming to an end, and school is just around the corner, but there is still time for those ends of summer parties and events like baby showers and birthdays don’t stop just because we are headed back to the books. If you’re human, just like the rest of us, you’re probably stressing about getting ready to head back to… Read more

  • From the Trails to the Beach: How to Stay Safe from Ticks

    By Ariel Worthing As most of us are getting ready to head back to school, summer is still under full swing and if years pass, show us anything, we will be able to enjoy the warmth of the summer, well into September. With more sunny days ahead, people will continue to spend more time outdoors with friends and family. Whether it’s a classic beach day or a… Read more

  • Tri For a Cure Celebrates 19 Years In South Portland

    Tri For a Cure is the single largest fundraising triathlon in Maine in its 18th year. On July 12 Tri For a Cure will be hosted once again on the SMCC campus to celebrate 18 years and over $26 million raised in cancer research. Every dollar is given to the Maine Cancer Research foundation and… Read more