The debate over what constitutes reading has been a contentious conversation since the early ’90s, when books on tape first emerged. Purists of literature argue that reading is done with leisure time set aside […]
Audiobooks vs. Printed Text. What Really Counts as Reading?
Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 5: Is Peacemaker Stuck? Peacemaker Season Two Continues to Heat Up!
Episode four left off on a cliffhanger with Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland) being coerced by Rick Flagg Sr (Frank Grillo) to arrest Peacemaker (John Cena) to regain favorability in the U.S government, […]
Old Thom: The Gulf of Maine’s Loner Orca
Orcas are instinctively very social creatures which live in pods that range in number from a few whales up to twenty or more. But, as in every place where life thrives, there […]
Question 1 on Maine’s November 2025 ballot.
On November 5, Mainers will head to the polls for a general election. And in that election, there’s a referendum on the ballot that may turn some heads. But what is Question […]
Trump’s right-hand adviser gives a controversial speech at Charlie Kirk’s memorial.
Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief, is Trump’s right-hand man for issues such as trade, education, economy, social policy, foreign policy, public safety, and homeland security. Gave a speech on September 21 […]
Former Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah considering Run for Governor
In an interesting development in Maine’s race for governor, Former Maine CDC director Dr. Nirav Shah has stated that he is considering running for governor in 2026, replacing current governor, Janet Mills. […]
South Park vs Tomatometer Trends Through the Years
Kicking off with South Park’s debut, in 1997 Season 1 received a 71 percentTomatometer rating. Critics seemed to enjoy South Park’s unabashed humor, reportingit is unapologetic, shocking, and even “pants-wittingly”. However, many […]
‘South Park’ Season 27’s Confusing Release Dates, Explained
Wild rides are no surprise for the fans of South Park– with anticipations built high thisSummer for Season 27, it was clear the road was rocky from the start. From premieredelays, swapping […]
Ice Arrests Soccer Player in Southern Maine.
Malunda Destino, a semi-professional soccer player for the Lewiston-based Maine Legends FC, was arrested by ICE in the last weeks of August. According to Destino, friends of Choisie Nyemba, who spoke with […]
Titanic’s Forgotten Sister Finally Gets the Spotlight
The ship built in the Titanic’s shadow now moves center stage Everyone knows the story of Titanic, the ship that famously sank in April of 1912 during her maiden voyage from Southampton, […]
The SMCC Beacon 