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No Action on the Diamond
Liz Fortier, the center fielder for the Southern Maine Community College Seawolves just heard the news that her second year of softball was canceled. Wanting a personal take on this I reached out to Liz about what her initial reaction was to the news. “When the news first broke that our softball season was canceled,… Read more
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Flaw or Feature?
How the shortcomings of fuel cells gave rise to carbon capture A promising new development in carbon capture technology may help slow climate change. A group of engineers developed a method capable of extracting 99% of Carbon Dioxide from the air. These engineers from the University of Delaware noticed a flaw in existing technology and… Read more
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Handheld Music Production: The Orba
The Orba is a kick-starter device created by the company Artiphon. It is a miniature device that allows for easy, on-the-go music creation. It is a synth, looper, and MIDI controller that was an instant hit once released. This device can be used by anyone and costs $99. It allows for quick and instantaneous beat-making… Read more
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What is going on with Kanye West?
Ye, also known as Kanye West, is a successful rapper, producer, and fashion designer. His behavior lately on social media (Instagram) has been the talk among fans. In 2016 Ye was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Throughout the years his mental state has been up and down like a rollercoaster. Recently Kanye West has been going… Read more
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Have you Heard? Local Events and Concerts!
Thursday February 24th- Thursday Night Comedy at Stroudwater Distillery, Portland Friday February 25th- Twiddle, Midnight North at The State Theatre, Portland Mallet Brothers Band at Bangor Arts Exchange, Bangor Saturday February 26th- Scott McCreery at the Carnaval Show Stage, Portland Mallet Brothers Band at Bangor Arts Exchange, Bangor The Silks at The Thirsty Pig, Portland… Read more
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Lucy’s Two Cents
The Relationship and Etiquette Column The SMCC Beacon is announcing a new column that has been set up because we have had a few readers who have sent questions to us. Questions about relationships, about personality issues, friendships, etc. Send your questions to The SMCC Beacon, with the headline of “Lucy’s Two Cents’ Worth” and… Read more
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