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?
An SMCC Student Guide to Portland Boba
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.”
Op-Ed: Is It Innovation or Gentrification for Portland?
The Portland Foreside Project is a waterfront development project that recently received a green light from the city. The city claims that the project will come with numerous benefits, however, residents seem […]
Opposing Perceptions of Middle East Conflict Onstage in Portland
A local demonstration drew attention to the unfolding tragedy in and around Gaza and tested perceptions of what constitutes legitimate means of resistance and self-protection for nation states
Fire at the Portland Commons! Wait, Nevermind False Alarm.
Imagine my shock when I was returning to my dorm room and the fire alarm went off, just as I was about to head into my dorm and eat dinner! Despite the […]
Pickleball in South Portland: New Facility under construction
While I am not the biggest fan of Pickleball myself, I was pretty intrigued when I saw an article that a brand new facility was being built right in South Portland. I […]
A Familiar Outsider: Interview with George Rheault, Portland Mayoral Candidate
George Rheault is a write-in candidate for Mayor of Portland. He’s lived in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood for almost a decade and works remotely as a transactional attorney with active law licenses in […]
An interview with singer-songwriter Antoinette Hinitt
The SMCC student and artist finds her way back to Casco Bay
The SMCC Beacon 