• SMCC student, Elora Griswold Full Interview

    Can you tell me more about SMCC’s Communications & New Media program? How did it lead to your short documentary and what is the 2023 Maine Mayhem Film Festival?  “In my opinion, our CNMS program is the best the state of Maine offers for aspiring filmmakers and journalists. During my time in the CNMS program,… Read more

  • The Victoria Mansion

    The Victoria Mansion is considered a national historic landmark and a fascinating look into 19th century interior and exterior design. It is known for its overall  architecture and entrancing styled interior. The organization works on maintaining the building and sharing the history of the mansion with the public. From the artwork on the wall right… Read more

  • Murders of the Blackbear Bed & Breakfast

    Content Warning: Murder, graphic language {not swearing}, death of children, disturbing subjects may not be suitable for some viewers, viewer discretion is advised. Christain Charles Nielsen was born May 2, 1975, in Rumford, Maine. When he was four years old, his parents divorced. Two years later, in the Rumford Court District, a judge ruled that… Read more

  • The Disappearance of Geraldine Largay

    With peak hiking season just around the corner, many people seek the adventures of the outdoors. Maine is an excellent place for that, with an abundance of parks and trails, and it is the end and beginning of the daunting Appalachian Trail.    The Appalachian Trail is a trail that is approximately 2,190 miles, spanning 14… Read more

  • Portfolio Day at MECA&D

    Portfolio Day at MECA&D

    Job interviews and presentations can cause anxiety for many. For me, it was Portfolio Day at the Maine College of Art and Design (MECA&D). I am a Communications and New Media major, and it is my last semester at SMCC. Communications and New Media students are required to take a class called senior portfolio in… Read more

  • The Writers’ Strike and How It’s Affecting the Entertainment Industry

    The Writers’ Strike and How It’s Affecting the Entertainment Industry

    Have you wondered why television channels are not playing a new episode of your favorite show? The recent writers’ strike is the reason behind this. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is currently on strike in California and New York. Thousands of WGA writers have been out on picket lines, chanting and waving signs outside… Read more