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Breakfast for Vets
by James Little The dining hall was packed with faculty, veterans, active duty and spouses on November 6, 2019 for the 2nd annual Southern Maine Community College and University of Southern Maine Veterans Day Breakfast held in the Culinary Arts Building. This event was arranged by Amy Lainoff, SMCC’s VA Certifying Official. The event started… Read more
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Homelessness in Portland, Maine and Beyond
What do Maine’s new homelessness laws mean for Portland? By Emma Campbell PORTLAND – On September 19, a new law went into effect in Maine, requiring all towns to provide housing locally for homeless residents, rather than forcing them to relocate to Portland for their shelters. But how will this law change anything? “An Act… Read more
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Tattoos and You
By James Little Photos Courtesy of James Little We see people all the time walking around displaying their tattoos. Some on their necks, some on their arms and legs. You might hear terms like “full back”, “chest pieces”, or even “sleeves”. You might think that they are cool. We see them on TV shows like… Read more
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10 Ways to Cope with Stress
By Lauren Ruby Hello SMCC! Here are some more ways to deal with stress and also a couple ways to have some more self confidence in yourself. 1) Schedule play time into every day It’s not just for kids! Having time during the day to use your imagination in any activity can improve mood,… Read more
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