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Washington County Community College Recognizes 2026 Meritorious Award Recipients

June 12, 2026
CALAIS, ME – Washington County Community College (WCCC) proudly recognized three outstanding members of its community during the Maine Community College System's annual Dirigo Conference held June 10–11. Each year, the Meritorious Awards honor faculty and staff who exemplify excellence, dedication, and service in advancing the mission of both the… Read More

Faculty Spotlight – Anne Perry

June 12, 2026
Meet Anne Perry We are proud to spotlight Anne Perry, Nursing Administrator at Washington County Community College, who has been teaching since January 2025. With decades of experience in nursing, education, and public service, Anne brings deep knowledge, compassion, and a lifelong passion for patient care into the classroom.  … Read More

Two WCCC Students Place in Maine Startup Challenge Finals

June 2, 2026
CALAIS, ME– Washington County Community College (WCCC) is proud to announce that two Business Management program students earned top honors in the college division of the Maine Startup Challenge, a statewide entrepreneurship competition that attracted 232 business plan submissions from participants representing 80 towns across all 16 Maine counties. Harlie… Read More

WCCC ANNOUNCES SPRING 2026 ACADEMIC HONORS

June 1, 2026
Washington County, ME—Washington County Community College has released its Dean’s and President’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. The students achieved academic excellence while being enrolled full-time in a program of study. To earn a place on the Dean’s list, students must achieve a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 or… Read More

High School Students Earn College Medical Office Technology Certificates Before Graduation

May 22, 2026
CALAIS MAINE - Two outstanding students, Zoey Boothby and Elizabeth “Ellie” Busque, have achieved an impressive academic milestone by earning their Medical Office Technology (MOT) certificates through Washington County Community College while still attending high school. Both students began this ambitious journey during their junior year through their participation with… Read More

Susan Mingo Awarded Honorary Doctorate by University of Maine at Machias

May 11, 2026
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

Faculty Spotlight – Tim James

May 4, 2026
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

Faculty Spotlight – Ethan Hafford

April 28, 2026
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