News and Events

Calais, Maine - Washington County Community College (WCCC) is proud to announce its selection as one of five New England higher education institutions to receive a prestigious Accelerator Grant from the New England Prison Education Collaborative (NEPEC), with support from Ascendium Education Group. This funding, in the amount of $100,000… Read More

Washington County Community College (WCCC) is excited to announce Elijah Smith as the new Assistant Coach for both the Men's and Women's Basketball teams and Sports Information Director. With his background as a former college basketball player and experience in coaching and program development, Smith brings valuable skills and energy… Read More

Calais, ME – Washington County Community College (WCCC) is proud to announce the appointment of James Blase as the new Head Golf Coach and Head Cross Country Coach for the Fall 2025 season. With a strong background in golf and collegiate coaching, Blase is ready to lead the WCCC Golden Eagles… Read More

Calais, Maine – Washington County Community College (WCCC) is proud to announce the appointment of Darren Michael Yocum as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Resident Director. Yocum brings a dynamic blend of coaching success and higher education leadership to WCCC’s growing athletics and student life programs. Yocum joins WCCC… Read More

AUGUSTA, ME — Maine’s Free College Scholarship ends with the Class of 2025 graduates after state lawmakers declined to fund future graduating classes in the budget signed by the governor on Monday. The Free College Scholarship, which started in fall 2022, is a last-dollar scholarship that covers 100% of tuition… Read More

Calais, ME — Washington County Community College (WCCC) proudly celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2025 during a heartfelt commencement ceremony held on Friday, May 16 at the Calais High School Gymnasium. Families, friends, faculty, and community leaders gathered in person and online to honor more than 150 graduates… Read More

CALAIS, ME - Washington County Community College among 7 Higher Education Organizations Celebrated for Leadership through Annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence Program The annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence Program Awardees have been announced for 2025. The program of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence’s Breathe Easy Initiative recognized… Read More

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Meet Cindy Moholland We are excited to spotlight Cindy Moholland, a dedicated Business Management Instructor at Washington County Community College. Cindy has been an essential part of the WCCC family for a remarkable 25 years, including time spent working in administration before transitioning to teaching 14 years ago. Her passion… Read More