On October 7th, Hamas terrorists crossed the border from Gaza into Israel and mounted an offensive against both civilians and the Israeli military. At the end of the first day, the death […]
Op-Ed: Extremist Rhetoric Helps No One in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Blake Orchard: A Vibrant, Healthy and Flavorful Experience
Blake Orchard is a well-known upscale juicery located at 561 Forest Avenue in Portland. Founded back in 2014 by then-22-year-old college student Alli, what started as a simple farmers markets has blossomed […]
Spring Point Tavern Drug Bust Leaves Staff Shocked
Regular patrons at Spring Point Tavern expressed surprise about the recent drug bust that took place at the restaurant, which is near SMCC. “I can’t believe that someone would sell Meth during […]
The World’s Game Comes to Maine.
“It’s just too good of an opportunity, too good of a place, at too good of a time. There was never an option for it to not happen.”
Faculty President Kendall Harnett Expresses Concerns Surrounding AI
Is Chat GTP replacing the need for learning? Faculty President Kendall Harnett weighs in on the discourse around Artificial Intelligence. Once a thing of science fiction, artificial intelligence has arrived, but it’s […]
Embracing Fall in Portland, Maine: Your Seasonal Guide
With fall here, we all want to know the best autumn activities, food, and events coming up. It’s time for you to get pumped for some pumpkins.
An SMCC Student Guide to Portland Boba
It’s definitely no secret that boba is becoming more and more popular for young adults and teens – as it should be – but how do we know what’s the best boba around for a college student?
USM VS. SMCC: Where would you rather live?
I’ve already written about what it’s like living in USM’s dorms vs. SMCC’s dorms. Which college has the better overall campus? Can USM’s placement close to downtown Portland… Compare to being right […]
Op-Ed: Southern Maine’s Most Famous Liar
Colonel Thomas Westbrook, after whom the city of Westbrook is named, is credited with installing the first dam on the Presumpscot River in the early 1730s. While he’s gone down in the […]
“Homeless. Hungry. Sober.”
Cigarette in one hand, book in the other. Always on a milk crate with a sign that reads “Homeless. Hungry. Sober.”
The SMCC Beacon 