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Opinion: Maine’s Response to ICE Falls Short of What the Moment Demands
The South Portland city council unanimously approved a resolution on February 4 formally asking Maine’s congresspeople to urge the federal agencies Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide transparency regarding Operation Catch of the Day, an ongoing joint operation with a stated goal of detaining and deporting undocumented immigrants across Maine. ICE officials announced on… Read more
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Ariel Worthing – Health & Wellness Editor
Originally from central Maine, Ariel recently moved south to attend Southern Maine Community College and finish her degree in liberal studies. She enjoys reading, anything creative, and while most of her writing has been personal, she hopes to develop her skills and connect with a broader audience. She spends most of her time with her two kids, exploring the outdoors through hiking,… Read more
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Meet Lucas, National Politics Editor
Lucas Scully is a journalism major at Southern Maine Community College. He found his passion for writing after moving to Maine’s scenic Mid-Coast, and decided to hone his ability in college. The volatile political environment inspired him to pursue journalism, allowing him to explore his love of writing through the lens of truth and justice.… Read more
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Meet Amara – Music & Student Art Editor
Amara Rosenau (they/them/theirs) is a Communications & New Media student at Southern Maine Community College, but first and foremost a chai enthusiast, an occasional baker, and a lover of all things music and photography. Originally from southern Minnesota, they moved to Maine with their partner after falling in love with the state during a previous… Read more
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Meet Our Politics and Pop-Culture Editor
Studying Broadcasting and Journalism, Pat aims to bring a more entertaining and charitable conversation to potentially difficult subjects. Besides politics, Pat has a great interest in live streaming, music, video games, pop culture, and traveling, having both visited and lived in over ten countries including Thailand, Jordan, and Japan. With a world traveled heart and… Read more
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Top 10 Shows of 2025
There have been many new seasons or even new shows released this year. Some have been very good while others have been bad. Our class came together to come up with our favorites. Here is our top 10 shows of 2025. 10. The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 (Prime) At the start of the… Read more
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