The SMCC Beacon

by Tim Randall There’s a lot of things in Maine that attribute to the reason why we call it, “Vacationland.” Maine has more than 17 million acres of woods and waterways that stretch across our beautiful state and some of the best beer in the country. And Mainers know that it takes more than just… Read more

or, How to Stomach Love by Addie Blais, contributor  Food has always been one of the best ways to lift someone’s spirits. In some cases when we go through break ups there’s nothing more comforting than spooning ice cream out of a gallon carton or even gathering around a table with our loved ones to… Read more

Reader Loves Story on Coping Skills  I was looking for an article on the Beacon that I could personally relate to. I saw the title of your article Peace in the Panic and it caught my eye. In your first paragraph you had talked about going to the hospital because you felt that you were… Read more

by Katherine Compton Thirty-two year old Rebecca Thompson grew up in a small home in Steep Falls, Maine where life wasn’t always what it should have been. Having grown up around multiple addicts and a lot of poor choices, Rebecca has grown to be a truly remarkable person and has made the best out of… Read more

by Alexandra Griffin  A heart stamp and photo taken by Alexandra Griffin Ah, the things we do for love. Sometimes when we are into someone or even meet someone interesting on the street, we get a little crazy. Okay, a lot crazy! I have had a lot of funny and embarrassing moments with the opposite… Read more

by Connie Clarkson  Joe Millay- “Earth is love” Morgen Williams- “love is something that can be the most difficult but beautiful thing at the same time.  it takes soul searching and even a long time to find for it to be true.”  Kayla Phakati- “love is a weird feeling, it can be great, sad, calm,… Read more