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 […]
There’s an App for That!
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 […]
Kicking It Up A Notch
As the 2024 soccer season wraps up, second-year coach Noah Riskind is optimistic that his squad, the SMCC Seawolves, will end with a great season and finally get over their recent slump […]
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