Maine Senator Susan Collins was faced with heckling from Maine residents during a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday in Searsport, according to a report from NBC. The hecklers can be heard shouting “shame shame […]
Hecklers Are the Latest Sign That Senator Susan Collins Is in Trouble
Dead Serious About Fun: Grave Owners Party in Weld
Photo Credit: https://pixabay.com/ In the town of Weld, Maine (population 370+), near Mt. Blue State Park, lies Mountain View Cemetery. Though it is a small burying ground in a small town, it […]
Why Albania Is Rapidly Becoming Europes Next Biggest Tourist Hotspot
With its magnificent landscapes, rich history, and affordability, Albania is making its way to center stage as one of Europe’s most desired destinations. Albania lies tucked in on the Southeastern side of […]
160 Years Ago, Late Summer Headlines Were Full of Sea Monsters
Photo Credit https://hakaimagazine.com/ You are in mid-1800s Britain. Queen Victoria is on the throne, rail transportation has revolutionized the island nation, and you purchase a copy of a newspaper, “The Days Doings,” […]
Taylor Swift’s Unconventional Engagement Ring Is the Perfect Representation of Her Relationship
It’s more meaningful than you might think.
Romantasy Is Changing Bookstores Worldwide. But What About in Maine?
During a period where literacy rates are falling, new trends and genres are gaining traction and drawing in new readers. For the past few years, the Romantasy genre, a coming together of […]
Profile of an SMCC Artist: Ezra Brambett Williams
The 2025 Senior Showcase, held on May 6, in the McKernan Center offered a personal look into the work of SMCC’s communications and new media graduating class. Among the talented students presenting […]
Beer! Music! Soccer?
Welcome to the Portland Zoo, where the only animals are jubilant Liverpool supporters, dejected Chelsea fans, and delusional Arsenal enthusiasts. Located at 41 Fox Street, the Portland Zoo opened in 2018 as […]
Chatterbox
It’s the end of semester rush, almost every student is thinking about deadlines and making it through the end. The Beacon spoke to a few SMCC students to hear what was on […]
The Beacon Magazine PDF File
Here is a link to the PDF of the Spring 2025 Beacon Magazine: LINK
The SMCC Beacon 