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.
Anti-ICE Rally in Monument Square
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 […]
Empty Bowls at Southern Maine Community College: Food Scarcity and Needed Support
Southern Maine Community College hosted its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on February 27, 2026, to support The Captain’s Cupboard the on‑campus food pantry that provides groceries, hygiene items, and clothing to students […]
Meet Dillin Haskell.
This is Dillin! He’s an education major taking part in Professor Guthie’s News Writing and Production course. Dillin likes being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. Dillin can’t wait to […]
Meet Josh Bevacqua A Government and politics Editor for the SMCC Beacon
Josh (He/Him) is a communications and New Media Major at Southern Maine Community College. Originally from Lewiston, and currently living in Portland. josh is deeply interested in politics and government as well […]
Aziel Solomon for Arts & Culture
Aziel Solomon was born and raised in Portland, Maine. With a strong interest for graphic design, he selected Communications & New Media as his major at Southern Maine Community College, and will […]
Food & Business Editor
Meet the new food and business editor!
Recipes & Student Life Editor
Former chef and entrepreneur Antonia has paused her culinary career to pursue a degree at Southern Maine Community College. She aspires to earn a degree in psychology and social work, with the […]
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