By Rebecca Dow Time is a fickle thing; many people have too little, others find that their surplus is an empty prize. Time waits for no man, woman or child when it […]
From the Desk Of The Managing Editor
The Kindness Korner
By The Kindness Mama Well, it’s been another 2 weeks and my inbox remains empty. I find it extremely hard to believe that no one here at SMCC has witnessed any random […]
Brain Candy (Apples Edition)
By Jacob Darling In this installment of Brain Candy I’m going to talking about one of my favorite things. Apples! Did you know that there are at least five wild apple trees […]
Hurricane Florence
By Loraine Aceto Devastating Hurricane Florence graduated to a Category 5 hurricane recently, causing severe long-lasting damage in North Carolina, South Carolina and Maryland (mostly in the Carolinas). The hurricane strengthened on […]
Volunteerism – 4 Organizations to Get Involved With
By Sherry Bell United Way of Greater Portland is always looking for volunteers. Are you looking for a one-time opportunity, something like helping at a local event for the community? Maine Responds […]
Blueberries and Lobsters: Where Does Our Food Come From? The Hidden World of Maine’s Food Production
By Matt Flaherty Maine’s food industry is booming, but do we know how our food is produced, and who is preparing it? When we think of our food, we think of the […]
Banksy’s Greatest Prank
By Celina Simmons On Friday, Oct. 5, one of the British street artist Banksy’s most notable pieces was auctioned off at Sotheby’s in London for a hefty $1.4 million. “Girl With Balloon” […]
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Is Speaking Up for Me
By Alex Downing Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few months, the chances are you’ve heard the name Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh is a federal judge who, in […]
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