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Buxton Musician Griffin William Sherry Releases Debut Solo Album
Moving on can be a difficult thing, but Maine-native Griffin William Sherry channeled that energy into his new album Hundred Mile Wilderness. Sherry is the former frontman of the local sensation band The Ghost of Paul Revere, which split up amicably in 2022. Since then, he has been on the road, playing shows, and producing… Read more
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WHY IS SMCC’S ART SCENE SO LAME?
Art students at SMCC are speaking out about the absence of community engagement in the visual arts program, citing a lack of overall interest from their fellow students and even faculty. Many feel that life on campus would be much richer were there an active and engaging art scene to immerse themselves in. The facilities… Read more
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Kicking It Up A Notch
As the 2024 soccer season wraps up, second-year coach Noah Riskind is optimistic that his squad, the SMCC Seawolves, will end with a great season and finally get over their recent slump to defeat their arch rivals, the CMCC Loggers, after their loss on September 15th. The Beacon spoke with coach Riskind, asking what kind… Read more
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Peak Panorama: Fall Foliage on Tumbledown Mountain
Image Source Autumn arrives, the landscape unfurls a tapestry of vibrant colors, casting a spell of surreal beauty. For those chasing this vibrant beauty of fall, Tumbledown Mountain offers an unparalleled view. Located at 3,054 feet above sea level, Tumbledown Mountain is strategically placed right in the heart of Maine’s picturesque landscape, beckoning adventurers with… Read more
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Reproductive Rights Take Center Stage at Gwen Walz Rally in Portland
Chants of “We’re not going back” echoed over Thompson’s Point Friday afternoon as Gwen Walz, wife of Democratic Vice President Nominee Tim Walz, was joined by Governor Janet Mills at a rally. Four speakers in total took the podium at the rally discussing topics from gun violence in schools to Project 2025 – but the… Read more
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Free Community College: Is It Here To Stay?
The fate of free community college in Maine is uncertain. Advocates for the program are currently fighting hard to make it permanent. When Maine announced the free community college program in 2022, it relieved a great deal of stress for a lot of students. What are the benefits of the program? The benefits of attending… Read more
