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OVER $3,000 OF DONATIONS IS STUCK IN LIMBO
The South Portland Historical Society cannot use $3,000 worth of donations that were given to rebuild the fishing shacks on Fisherman’s Point. Portland Maine is included in the National Flood Insurance Program, which insures buildings that are affected by flood damage. However, this does not apply to buildings constructed within a flood zone, which unfortunately… Read more
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SMCC Storm on The Shores Aftermath
Southern Maine has experienced its fair share of storms in the past. But due to recent changes in climate, the storms have been getting more and more severe. The damage from the storm is clearly visible from the SMCC coastlines. The granite that lines the beach is even starting to erode away due to the… Read more
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Spring Point Inn at SMCC
Spring Point Inn is a beautiful hotel and event space nested in the SMCC Campus. Mostly managed by SMCC students, Spring Point Inn offers a beautiful view of the ocean and the Portland lighthouse. It also offers a great space for birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers and more. The various rooms are ideal for guests… Read more
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SMCC Spotlight: Kevin Sweeney
Happy National Poetry Month, readers! Today we’re taking a moment to decompress and take a glimpse into the world of writing, with a focus in Poetry. As we take this moment to relax, this reporter banded together with some of the professors behind SMCC’s English Department to discuss National Poetry Month. This month’s highlight works… Read more
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National Poetry Month Spotlight: #4
Another day, another poem! This staff writer is merely sharing more of her own work as staff and students come forward with their own work in the next two weeks. I hope you poetry lovers enjoy another bite of National Poetry Month, and be sure to check out The Beacon’s previous posts celebrating this event!… Read more
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Family Through Flames: SMCC’s Live-in Program Welcomes All
The SMCC Fire Science department is one of the best in the state, and maybe even the country, with people from California, Florida, New York, etc. coming to Maine to be a part of it. With students from so many places coming for the program, one would think there are a lot of students majoring… Read more
