Most young adult’s dream is to move out of their parents’ home and into their own. For most, that has begun with renting your first apartment. I first had the desire to […]
The Struggle to Find Affordable Housing in Southern Maine
What About Tolerable Sequels?
When was the last time you watched or read a “decent” sequel? Perhaps you’ve never witnessed a glorious follow-up story, or are just avoiding them altogether… but what makes a sequel “good,” in general?
Typography
In simple terms, typography is the style or look of a typeface or a font(yes they are different). However, it goes much deeper than that. Typography serves many purposes, those can include […]
SMCC Students Share Opinions On Free Community College
Last week I wrote an article about how free community college will be offered to those impacted by the pandemic. Students who graduated high school between 2020 and 2023 can receive two […]
Back In The Saddle Again
After having been closed down for five years, Saddleback returned in late 2020 and this spring they completed their second consecutive year. It is far better than one could have hoped for. […]
Results Are In: People Still Believe Netflix’s Policies Are Unfair
After announcing new policies during the first few months of 2022, Netflix has lost over 200,000 subscribers, and are expected to lose more than a million by July. But subscribers are not happy with the newly-released updates regarding the future of the streaming giant.
Closing Day at Sugarloaf
Yesterday was May 1st, and it was the last day of the season for east coast ski resorts at Sugarloaf. It was one of the most epic last days of the season […]
Saddle Back Film Session
A few weekends ago a group of local Maine riders all descended to Saddleback with the goal to film a ski edit to upload to youtube. Riders from Sugarloaf and Sunday River […]
The Importance of Local Music `
Have you ever felt uninspired by the world around you? I know I have. Growing up in Southern Maine, I feel like everyone has been telling me to move on or get […]
Pixar’s Reimagination of Animated Films
Pixar has become a household name in the world of animation ever since their debut with the original Toy Story film. This was the first movie to ever be completely made up […]
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