A blue wave has just hit Southern Maine Community College, or so it would seem. Throughout the United States of America, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have engaged in a fierce competition […]
Is SMCC Ready to Make an Impact in the Upcoming Election?
There’s an App for That!
The eclectic posting on the SMCC App These days, every college and university has their own mobile app; SMCC is no different, with an app that shows all sorts of useful information […]
Free Community College, But Not For Everyone?
Graduates from the class of 2022-2025 are eligible for free community college in Maine, but other classes aren’t offered this benefit. How is this fair? If this benefit extended to more students, […]
Black Bear Advantage or Disadvantage Program?
Moving from a two-year associate’s degree to a four-year bachelor’s degree is a huge transition and can be very challenging for students. Many struggle with figuring out how to keep all their […]
Portland Sees an Alarming Rise in Fatal Firearms Incidents
Violent crime is a problem in most major cities, but people rarely think of Portland Maine as having a crime problem. This is a mistake. The Rate of gun deaths has increased […]
Running up that Hill – acknowledging the unhoused community in Portland, Maine
If you walk through the heart of Portland, Maine, you’ll always find something to take in. Within a few feet from the arts district, in between two empty buildings, beneath a concrete […]
Above and Beyond: Learning to Fly in Maine
What does it feel like to touch the sky? This question ran through my mind as I stepped onto the grounds of Maine Instrument Flight in Augusta, Maine. It would be here […]
Madawaska, Where French Remains
If you venture as far as Madawaska, Maine – the most Northeastern town in the United States – the first thing you’ll notice is the welcome sign that greets you in French. […]
Buxton Musician Griffin William Sherry Releases Debut Solo Album
Moving on can be a difficult thing, but Maine-native Griffin William Sherry channeled that energy into his new album Hundred Mile Wilderness. Sherry is the former frontman of the local sensation band […]
WHY IS SMCC’S ART SCENE SO LAME?
Art students at SMCC are speaking out about the absence of community engagement in the visual arts program, citing a lack of overall interest from their fellow students and even faculty. Many […]
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