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 […]
Banana Bread
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 […]
Ariel Worthing – Health & Wellness Editor
Originally from central Maine, Ariel recently moved south to attend Southern Maine Community College and finish her degree in liberal studies. She enjoys reading, anything creative, and while most of her writing has been personal, she […]
Meet Lucas, National Politics Editor
Lucas Scully is a journalism major at Southern Maine Community College. He found his passion for writing after moving to Maine’s scenic Mid-Coast, and decided to hone his ability in college. The […]
Meet Our Politics and Pop-Culture Editor
Studying Broadcasting and Journalism, Pat aims to bring a more entertaining and charitable conversation to potentially difficult subjects. Besides politics, Pat has a great interest in live streaming, music, video games, pop […]
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