Orcas are instinctively very social creatures which live in pods that range in number from a few whales up to twenty or more. But, as in every place where life thrives, there […]
Old Thom: The Gulf of Maine’s Loner Orca
Titanic’s Forgotten Sister Finally Gets the Spotlight
The ship built in the Titanic’s shadow now moves center stage Everyone knows the story of Titanic, the ship that famously sank in April of 1912 during her maiden voyage from Southampton, […]
Romantasy Is Changing Bookstores Worldwide. But What About in Maine?
During a period where literacy rates are falling, new trends and genres are gaining traction and drawing in new readers. For the past few years, the Romantasy genre, a coming together of […]
Gossip Girls
Disclaimer: All these stories are anonymous and names have been changed to protect anonymity. Hey Seawolves, Gossip Girls here, and we are here to inform you of all the juicy stories and rumors […]
Blake Orchard: A Vibrant, Healthy and Flavorful Experience
Blake Orchard is a well-known upscale juicery located at 561 Forest Avenue in Portland. Founded back in 2014 by then-22-year-old college student Alli, what started as a simple farmers markets has blossomed […]
Do You Still Qualify for Free Tuition???
SMCC has taken a significant step towards enhancing access to higher education by offering two years of free college tuition to high school graduates who faced the challenges of the pandemic. This […]
SMCC Student Speaks About Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia
The following is an interview with an SMCC student from Tigray who is working, in conjunction with others, to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia. The interview took place on Sunday, November 13th, 2022, and was recorded via a Zoom interview with The SMCC Beacon.
South Portland’s Middle School Introduces A New ‘Community School’ Model
South Portland new middle school will be adopting a ‘community model’ upon the building’s completion in September of 2023.
The SMCC Beacon 