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Located in Calais, PAWS – which stands for Protection of Animals Wandering the Streets – is constantly working to take in unwanted cats and dogs, along with numerous other activities related to supporting members of the community seeking to care for their beloved animal companions. While PAWS is always in… Read More

While there continues to be some progress in the social acceptance of women’s equality, the gender gap is still in evident abundance – particularly when it comes to high-paying trades that have traditionally been filled by men. At Washington County Community College on October 27th, a daylong event called Totally… Read More

Finding meaning in one’s work is an integral value that the instructors of Washington County Community College attempt to impart to their students. For anyone who has taken a class from Business Management instructor Rhonda French in the past 28 years, it won’t be a surprise to learn that she… Read More

“The great charm of fly-fishing is that we are always learning,” said Theodore Gordon, a writer that enjoyed fishing in the Catskills region. Those who are interested in learning how to fly fish or how to improve their skill at it are invited to participate in two fly fishing workshops… Read More

Traditionally speaking, autumn is the time of year to celebrate the bounty of the season by gathering together with friends and family. This year, Washington County Community College is honoring that tradition by holding its first Friends and Family Fall Festival on October 14th. The outdoor festival, which will feature… Read More

Washington County – A day-long event designed to encourage females to consider careers in fields traditionally underrepresented by women will bring together participants from schools throughout Washington County on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Washington County Community College Campus. The Totally Trades! conference will feature many hands-on sessions ranging… Read More

What does “community” mean in Washington County Community College? For some, it refers to the small, tight-knit nature of the student body, while to others, it speaks to the school’s connections within the greater Calais area. To some, including alumnus Michael Curtis, coming to WCCC brought him fully in to… Read More

For three days at the beginning of August, youth from around the area were able to participate in an all-star basketball clinic conducted in part by employees of the Indiana Pacers Organization. The Chris Taylor and Company Basketball Clinic, which was hosted by Washington County Community College and held between… Read More

As Washington County Community College students prepare for the start of another academic year, the Washington County Community College team is ready to support student success with a range of course material affordability options - including used books, text rental, digital content and price match.  As part of Follett's network… Read More