News and Events
Faculty Spotlight – Ron O’Brien
April 14, 2026
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
Governor Mills Signs Historic Supplemental Budget Making Her Free Community College Program Permanent
April 10, 2026
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
Washington County Community College Students Named to 2026 All-Maine Academic Team
April 7, 2026
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
Staff Spotlight – Katie Erskine
March 31, 2026
Meet Katie Erskine We’re proud to spotlight Katie, who has worked at Washington County Community College for almost 2 years. A proud WCCC alumna, Katie brings both personal experience and creative vision to her work, helping prospective students see WCCC as the place where their future begins. Katie plays an… Read More
Staff Spotlight – Tina Erskine
March 19, 2026
Meet Tina Erskine We’re proud to spotlight Tina, who's remarkable 32-year journey at Washington County Community College reflects dedication, growth, and a deep commitment to the campus community. From her early days as a switchboard operator to her current role as Manager of Operations and Human Resources, Tina has been… Read More
Staff Spotlight – Elise Jensen
February 18, 2026
Meet Elise Jensen We’re excited to spotlight Elise, a member of the Washington County Community College team who keeps the college running smoothly behind the scenes. Since joining WCCC in November 2024, Elise has brought creativity, humor, and an unmistakable presence to her role — along with exceptional organizational skills… Read More