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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

Staff Spotlight – Elijah Smith

April 21, 2026
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

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