• Civil Rights Fast Facts

    Logan Stout   Disabled males  in Maine are twice as likely to be arrested at school than non disabled males and disabled females are five times more likely to be arrested at Read more

  • Food for Thought: The Power of Encouragement

    Beatrice Talmage   Think about the hardest day of your life, and how it felt.  …Maybe you sobbed, uncontrollably. Maybe you stayed in bed for six weeks straight in pants with an Read more

  • A Carnivore’s Dilemma

    Steve Peschier   The choice to remain a carnivore is one that I have recently begun to mull and waver over. I am a strong animal rights supporter, and believe, deep down, Read more

  • From the Desk of the (NEW!) Managing Editor

    Alex Serrano   As some of you may know, I, Alex Serrano, have taken up the mantle as the new managing editor for your beloved Beacon. And I’m here for you. I’m Read more

  • A Presidential Ballot Conundrum

    Kathryn Tompkins   The Democratic and Republican national conventions are over. After much mudslinging and verbal attacks, one candidate from each party has been chosen to represent for President of the United Read more

  • Why We Need Paul LePage

    By Noah Williams As of late, Governor Paul Lepage has been drawing some harsh criticism for his racially charged statements surrounding the opioid crisis, and his irate lampooning of Westbrook representative Drew Read more