News and Events

Washington County Community College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit on April 7-10, 2019, by a team representing the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, NEASC). The New England Commission of Higher Education… Read More

Washington County Community College [WCCC] is pleased to welcome one of its newest staff members, Melvin D. Adams III, Ed.D. Adams comes to the college from a distinguished background of working with students from all backgrounds who are seeking personal visions of success – a background which made him a… Read More

“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face... You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” So said Eleanor Roosevelt, and so shared Dianne Tilton, former state legislator and current Executive Director of the Downeast Institute… Read More

For those that love the wilderness, Yellowstone National Park represents the embodiment of an inland paradise. For Alana Pulkkinen, recent graduate of Washington County Community College’s Adventure Recreation and Tourism program, the 3,500-square mile park also represents something else: her new office space. Pulkkinen, who grew up in central Maine,… Read More

It’s easy to see the delight of a child engaged in playing – but what if the same emotion could be applied to learning? When the bridge between playing and learning is actively encouraged by adults, young children are much more likely to absorb and retain information. Recognizing and building… Read More

Every year, golfers from across Washington and Charlotte Counties gather to take part in Washington County Community College’s golf tournament, held at the St. Croix County Club in Calais. This year’s event, held on sunny Saturday, July 14th, was attended by 116 golfers, each of whom was eligible to win… Read More

Maine post-secondary gold medal winner in Power Equipment Technology Clinton Dakin represented Washington County Community College once again at the SkillsUSA National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky from June 24th through June 30th. Clinton once again competed in Power Equipment Technology (post-seconday) against 17 other competitors from across the nation. Clinton… Read More

For the second year in a row, Chris Taylor and Washington County Community College are partnering to bring professional and college-level coaches to Calais for a one-of-a-kind basketball camp. The three-day camp will instruct players of all skill levels on each aspect of the game in an effort to impart… Read More

Joseph Cassidy to become SMCC President; Susan Mingo to lead WCCC For the past five years, Joseph Cassidy has served Washington County Community College (WCCC) as its dedicated president. In that time, the college has continued its string of national accolades, placing repeatedly in the top tier of community colleges… Read More