News and Events

Staff Spotlight – Darin McGaw

January 15, 2025
Meet Darin McGaw We are thrilled to highlight Darin McGaw, who has dedicated an impressive 33 years to Washington County Community College. As the Lead for the Academic Affairs Department, he has significantly contributed to the development and management of our matriculated programming for associate and certificate degrees. His dedication… Read More

2025 Polar Dip

January 9, 2025
25th Annual WCCC Polar Bear Dip Friday, February 28, 2025, at noon. Pleasant Point Pier, Perry Maine All Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House and Sarah’s House of Maine This year’s theme: To Be Announced Soon Pledge sheets are available below One Free Polar Bear Gift Item with a pledge… Read More

WCCC ANNOUNCES FALL 2024 DEAN’S & PRESIDENT’S LIST

December 30, 2024
Washington County, ME—Washington County Community College has released its Dean’s and President’s List for the Fall 2024 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

Staff Spotlight – Amy Mayhew

December 27, 2024
Meet Amy Mayhew  Welcome to our new series where we highlight the dedicated faculty and staff at Washington County Community College (WCCC). Our first spotlight shines on Amy Mayhew, a valued member of our community who has been with the college for almost two years. Amy is the Administrative Specialist… Read More

December Campus Newsletter

December 2, 2024
Welcome back from Thanksgiving break! We hope you are excited to continue the semester strong! Check out the December 2024 campus newsletter here. Read More

Lucy Jolley’s Journey to Becoming an Author

November 21, 2024
CALAIS, ME - Lucy Jolley achieved an impressive milestone by graduating early from high school with her HiSet credential. Motivated by the Maine Free Community College Scholarship, she was eager to kickstart her higher education journey ahead of schedule. At just 16 years old, Lucy balanced a full-time job while… Read More

November Campus Newsletter

November 4, 2024
There is a lot of great information in our November campus newsletter, including a brand new student engagement calendar with expanded event details. Check it out here. Read More

Washington County Community College Builds on Last Year’s Enrollment with another Year of Record-Breaking Enrollment Growth for the Fall 2024 Semester

October 21, 2024
CALAIS, ME – For the second year in a row, Washington County Community College (WCCC) is celebrating record-breaking enrollment growth. Total enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester has increased by 18 percent over last year, with 805 students currently enrolled in credit-bearing courses—surpassing the prior pre-pandemic highest enrollment of 449… Read More