The SMCC Beacon
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05/11/2026
Mills Drops Out, Out of State Influences Fund Attack Ads on Platner
Governor Janet Mills suspended her campaign on April 30 after weeks of attack ads against her primary election opponent Graham Platner, but some attack ads are expected to continue due to funding from conservative political action committees. In March of this year, Mills ran a series of ads focusing on her opponent Platner’s past social media comments that focused on her opponent Platner’s past comments from social media....
Mills Drops Out, Out of State Influences Fund Attack Ads on Platner Governor Janet Mills suspended her campaign on April 30 after weeks of attack ads against her primary election opponent Graham Platner, but some attack ads are expected to continue due to funding f…
05/06/2026
The Beauty of a Walk-off
Someone I work with sent me this article, and they were wondering what the term “walked it off” meant, so I figured I would enlighten those who are curious. ...
The Beauty of a Walk-off Someone I work with sent me this article, and they were wondering what the term “walked it off” meant, so I figured I would enlighten those who are curious.
04/22/2026
Portland: one of the hardest working cities
Maine and New Englanders, in general, have great pride in our sturdy work ethic and grit. Now that work ethic and grit have been recognized. In a list of the hardest-working cities in the country published by wallethub.com (website for personal finance), Portland, Maine, was named just barely out of the top 25%. Our city came in at 30th, following Boston, MA, in 29th out of a possible 116, also making it the third hardest working city in New England. ...
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Portland: one of the hardest working cities Maine and New Englanders, in general, have great pride in our sturdy work ethic and grit. Now that work ethic and grit have been recognized. In a list of the hardest-working cities in the country p…
04/16/2026
Why Does Talking Politics Suck? (Audio Interviews with SMCC Students)
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