News and Events

In recognition of April being sexual assault awareness month, Washington County Community College hosted a panel of speakers for a Lunch and Learn workshop on the topic. Among the speakers were John Peterson, Sergeant with the Indian Township Police Department, and Jessica Lanphere, Community Educator for sexual assault under AMHC.… Read More

The second-year students of Washington County Community College’s Computer Technology program recently completed their individually-designed capstone projects and shared them with one another. The efforts of students were varied and ranged from publishing websites, creating printer servers, building a roleplaying game, and writing a book on computer terms. For Eben… Read More

  Calais. Healthy Acadia, in partnership with Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 and Washington County Community College, is pleased to offer a free Active Play! Preschool Physical Activity Workshop on Saturday, June 10, from 9am to 3pm in the gymnasium at Washington County Community College, 1 College Drive, Calais. Active Play! will… Read More

The artwork of the students of the mixed media art class held over the spring semester had their art displayed during an exhibit held in Washington County Community College’s library. Dozens of pieces of art were on display for the exhibit, including pieces done in stone, pastel, paint, metal, and… Read More

Several local businesses and organizations attended a human services and education-oriented job fair held at Washington County Community College. Each of the businesses presented students and the public with opportunities and positions that are now open for applications. The job fair was organized by the students and faculty of the… Read More

The sun emerged after days of rain to grace the procession of Washington County Community College graduates as they walked from the college to the auditorium at Calais High School. The shifting weather appropriately accompanied the ceremony’s repeated theme of embracing change, a message that resounded in each of the… Read More

Of the many hard-working students at Washington County Community College, two have risen to the top of the list to distinguish themselves as members of the All-Maine Academic Team. Rachael Cox, an Eastport-based student in the Human Services program, and Leigh-Ann Hanson, a Calais resident in the Business Management program,… Read More

Every year, Washington County Community College picks one student who has demonstrated themselves to be outstanding, well-rounded, and who ultimately exemplifies the standards the college sets for its students. This year, that student is Jaycie MacArthur of the Business Management program – a student who remained dedicated to her studies… Read More

The faculty and students of the Human Services, Education, and Early Childhood Education programs at Washington County Community College have collaborated to plan a job fair for those fields at the college. The job fair, which is expected to draw between ten and fifteen employers from the area, is planned… Read More