The Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) chapter is throwing an anti-fascism concert on April 2in the noisy lounge, on the South Portland campus. Local artists performing at the show include, Ant, […]
Young Democratic Socialists ROCK!
The Beautiful Stuff Project: Innovative Education Through Imaginary Play
What if the next big idea in sustainability or education started in a college dorm room, art studio, or campus study lounge? The Beautiful Stuff Project—a nonprofit founded 12 years ago by former […]
Turning Point Points to SMCC
Student group leader Peter Bernaiche launched the Turning Point USA chapter here on the SMCC campus at the beginning of this 2026 semester after fighting for months to get approved. Turning Point […]
First Aldi Opening in Maine
The first Aldi grocery store is opening in Maine. The arrival of Aldi, a nationally recognized discount grocery chain. Known for offering high-quality products at significantly lower prices. This is an important […]
Maine Lawmakers Attempt to Press Pause on Data Center Development
Despite Maine being floated as a viable destination for AI data centers, local lawmakers continue to express concern about their long-term consequences. Representative Melanie Sachs has proposed a moratorium on the development […]
Opinion: You Should Buy a Houseplant for your Dorm Room!
Horticulture, the act of caring for plants, has gained popularity. While plant care can seem intimidating to some, it is all about consistency and providing the basics — water and sunlight. Having a houseplant in your dorm room could alter space by […]
Anti-ICE Rally in Monument Square
On Friday, January 30th, a massive group of people from Maine gathered in mass in Portland’s Monument Square, in protest of ICE’s presence in the state and the organization’s actions or existence as a whole.
Maternal Mortality
Maternal Mortality In the United States, Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than women of other races. While Maine is not typically the first […]
Platner the Flattener
Maine State Senate hopeful Graham Platner has been dominating recent polls by Pan Atlantic Research showing him leading in the Primary by 7 points over Janet Mills the current governor of Maine […]
Banana Bread
With Brown Butter & Black Sesame Seeds Banana bread, a classic that many of us grew up smelling in our homes, the homes of loved ones, or having the joy of receiving […]
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