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Empty Bowls at Southern Maine Community College: Food Scarcity and Needed Support
Southern Maine Community College hosted its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on February 27, 2026, to support The Captain’s Cupboard the on‑campus food pantry that provides groceries, hygiene items, and clothing to students in need. The event, which featured handmade ceramic bowls and a selection of soups, raised money to help reduce food insecurity in the… Read more
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Meet Dillin Haskell.
This is Dillin! He’s an education major taking part in Professor Guthie’s News Writing and Production course. Dillin likes being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. Dillin can’t wait to report on all mater of subjects and events, both local and foreign. Read more
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Meet Josh Bevacqua A Government and politics Editor for the SMCC Beacon
Josh (He/Him) is a communications and New Media Major at Southern Maine Community College. Originally from Lewiston, and currently living in Portland. josh is deeply interested in politics and government as well as in journalism. He brings a different perspective to the big issues affecting the nation, focusing on how they personally affect the People… Read more
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Aziel Solomon for Arts & Culture
Aziel Solomon was born and raised in Portland, Maine. With a strong interest for graphic design, he selected Communications & New Media as his major at Southern Maine Community College, and will focus on learning more about graphic design and developing skills. Things that he enjoys are eating, cooking, fashion, and music. He has plans… Read more
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Recipes & Student Life Editor
Former chef and entrepreneur Antonia has paused her culinary career to pursue a degree at Southern Maine Community College. She aspires to earn a degree in psychology and social work, with the goal of helping people through the more difficult parts of life — following in the footsteps of her late grandmother, Margaret. Growing up,… Read more
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