Gen- Z -the first generation truly born into the digital age is becoming increasingly drawn to alternative life paths. Freelance, “side hustles”, and digital nomadism are some significant ways in which this […]
How Gen-Z Is Disrupting the Traditional Job Market
No Food Stamps For Mainers? SNAP Crisis Could Leave 170K Hungry For the Holidays
On October 21, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not issue payments for November, leaving many Mainers without essential food […]
Dominic Hussey Talks Winning Streak, Homecoming, and the Rest of the TA Season
The Thornton Academy Golden Trojans came away with another dominant victory on Saturday over the Sanford Spartans, 56-13, during their homecoming weekend. This is Thornton’s fourth win in a row, and they […]
The Beacons Voting Guide for First Time and Young Voters
With the 2025 Maine State and municipal elections in less than a month, some students and young adults may not know how to vote, if they are registered to vote, or how […]
New Ozempic Side Effect Reportedly Harms Muscles
The use of Ozempic and other similar weight loss drugs has become more prevalent than ever, but there may be a drawback to what is actually happening to your body. A recent […]
Lion’s Star Safety Brian Branch Gets Suspended — Here’s Why
Brian Branch will not be participating in this week’s upcoming matchup against the Buccaneers. The Detroit Lions’ strong safety Brian Branch has been suspended for a single game without any pay immediately […]
Missing Maine Ship Found After Nearly 100 Years
In January of 1929, a fishing vessel owned by the Portland Trawling Company vanished with her entire crew and was never heard from again. Marine workers for the New Jersey-based company Atlantic […]
New York Patient Tests Positive For Chikungunya Virus: What to Know
An unnamed person living in New York, on Long Island, has tested positive for a mosquito-borne illness called Chikungunya Virus, according to PBS.org. This is the first time a human has reportedly […]
Peacemaker Episodes 7 & 8 did not disappoint! What’s next for the DCU? The end of the Peacemaker Series?
Episode 7 Chaos & Escape Credit: Warner Bros. After episode 6 left off with a cliffhanger, we jump right back into the action with Peacemaker (John Cena) and Harcourt (Jennifer Holland) escaping Argus […]
Trump Approves Mining Road Proposal Through Alaskan Wilderness. Here Are the Potential Threats
On October 6, 2025 a controversial appeal for the construction of a mining access road running through Northwest Alaska was approved by President Trump. The Ambler road project, proposed by the Alaska […]
The SMCC Beacon 