Campus News

MACHIAS, ME - Washington County Community College proudly recognizes President Susan Mingo for being awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during the 2026 commencement ceremony at University of Maine at Machias. Mingo received the honorary degree in recognition of her longstanding commitment to higher education, student success, and… Read More

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Meet Tim James We are proud to spotlight Tim James, Residential and Commercial Electricity Instructor at Washington County Community College. Tim has served as a full-time instructor for the past two and a half years, after previously teaching as an adjunct during COVID. With a diverse background in electrical work,… Read More

Meet Ethan Hafford We are excited to spotlight Ethan Hafford, an instructor at Washington County Community College, who has been teaching in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program for nearly two years. With 14 years of industry experience, Ethan brings real-world knowledge, technical expertise, and a passion… Read More

Meet Elijah Smith We’re proud to spotlight Elijah, who joined Washington County Community College in August 2025. Serving as the men’s and women’s assistant basketball coach, sports information director, and administrative specialist for TRIO, Elijah brings energy, dedication, and a student-first mindset to everything he does. His work supports both… Read More

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Meet Ron O'Brien We are excited to spotlight Ron O’Brien, a dedicated instructor at Washington County Community College, who has been an integral part of the college since 2000. With 26 years of teaching experience as the program's instructor at WCCC, Ron brings a deep passion for hands-on learning and… Read More

Bangor, ME – Governor Janet Mills today signed the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 supplemental budget at Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor, making permanent her landmark Free Community College program. In 2022, Governor Mills proposed – and the Legislature approved – making two years of community college free for recent high school… Read More

CALAIS, ME — Washington County Community College proudly announces that Brittany Inman and Wendy Eckert have been named to the prestigious All-Maine Academic Team for 2026. The All-Maine Academic Team recognizes outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement among community college students statewide. Brittany Inman, of Strong, Maine, is pursuing… Read More