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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

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

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

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

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

CALAIS, ME — Washington County Community College celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during its annual commencement ceremony held Friday, May 15, 2026, at Calais Middle/High School. Family members, friends, faculty, staff, alumni, and community leaders gathered to honor graduates completing programs that prepare them for careers in… Read More

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

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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