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Fort Preble’s Future Uncertain
SMCC’s fort stabilization project addresses immediate needs, but climate resilience considerations are not part of the plan. Read more
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Working Hard
Jose Ramirez was signed by the Boston Red Sox 2018 out of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Ramirez was signed as a 17; he looks back at it as a difficult time but is happy he got through it. Growing up, he always dreamed of being like Pedro Martinez, one of the best pitchers… Read more
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A different road
Austin Ehrlicher was the 18th-round pick of the Boston Red Sox in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft. Ehrlicher attended Santa Rosa Junior College in California. He took me through the draft process, being from a junior college. He mentions how being drafted by the Red Sox last year was a pretty cool feeling. “To… Read more
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President Cassidy Leaves : Next Steps for SMCC
A major shift has taken place at Southern Maine Community College. President Joseph Cassidy recently announced that he would be leaving SMCC to take on the role of President at St. Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine. This leaves many to question, will there be a disruption for students, staff and facilities within our community? The… Read more
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New To Campus? Download this App to Stay Safe
The Rave Guardian App is a free app that you can use to keep yourself and the SMCC community safe. Any student, faculty staff member on the South Portland or Midcoast campus can use it. This app offers multiple helpful features such as a safety timer feature that allows you to tell people where you… Read more
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Captain’s Cupboard: Food Pantry for Students
As summer semester starts and students are moving into the dorms, the Captain’s Cupboard, our food pantry on-campus, is a great resource for students this summer. With the dining hall closed for the summer, this has become an important option. You can find the pantry located at 5 Surfsite Road in South Portland. The Captain’s… Read more
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