• SMCC weighs in on the War in Gaza.  

    Southern Maine Community College held an informal conference on November 18th at Jewett Hall auditorium, exploring the history of Palestine, and discussing the current state of the Israel-Palestine War. Dr. Wendy Love, one of the  presenters, used raw images, and first hand knowledge of the time she served in Palestine with the Palestinian Children’s Relief… Read more

  • Maine Celtics – Do or Die?

    Maine Celtics – Do or Die?

    Pre and Post-Game Review of the Maine Celtics vs. the Capital City Go-Go Coming off a G-League finals appearance last season, the Maine Celtics have massive expectations heading into the 24-25 season. After winning Game 1 of the finals versus the Oklahoma City Blue, they would go on to lose the last two, ending an… Read more

  • A Robot Ate My Homework: AI in the Classroom at SMCC

    A Robot Ate My Homework: AI in the Classroom at SMCC

    Artificial Intelligence continues to make waves on college campuses around the country with Southern Maine Community College being no exception. Constant conversations and research into the capabilities of AI point to its position at the forefront of our collective consciousness. Many opinions circulate about what constitutes ethical use in education and in response Colleges and… Read more

  • Maine Voters Pass Landmark Campaign Finance Reform

    Maine Voters Pass Landmark Campaign Finance Reform

    The 2024 election is in the rearview. Despite the top of the ticket dominating the news cycle, a down-ballot referendum question about dark money in politics may end up being just as impactful. Citizens in Maine have the right to collect signatures for ballot initiatives that range from legalization of marijuana in 2016 to a… Read more

  • New Beginnings

    New Beginnings

    Never thought I’d move to Maine I guess however, I cannot complain. The people that reside here  I’ve started to hold close and dear. Living in Florida all I felt was fear The harassment that tormented every year. In Maine it’s different and new  The people here don’t make me feel so blue. I’d like… Read more

  • Libby, A Last Name Mainers Know

    Libby, A Last Name Mainers Know

    If you grew up in Maine, chances are you know someone with the surname ‘Libby.’ Maybe you even know multiple people with this last name all claiming to be unrelated to each other. Perhaps you also know a few businesses and other locations in Maine that incorporate Libby into their brand name. Most Maine residents… Read more