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When we think about people that we regard as leaders, it is often their confidence, established poise, or their unflappable grace under pressure that comes to mind. What we may not consider is how those leaders attained the qualities that enable them to effectively contribute and shape our communities. Last… Read More

The students of Washington County Community College have been hard at work organizing seasonal events and rallying to support community causes over the past few weeks. Students in one class assisted the Solidarity Harvest in collecting enough stuffing for families in need at Thanksgiving while students in another class held… Read More

The Rock Wall at Washington County Community College was a busy place on December 10th when dozens of participants engaged in a vertical “climb to the cosmos” while their friends and family members looked on. The event was coordinated entirely by students of the Adventure Recreation program under the guidance… Read More

[Calais, ME] - The Outdoor Adventure Center at Washington County Community College is offering a Holiday Adventure Camp for kids grades 3 to 6 (ages 8 to 12) in Calais, ME. The day camp gives kids the opportunity to learn the basics of rock climbing on an indoor rock wall,… Read More

Dozens of students at Washington County Community College were honored on Thursday, December 1st when they were named as recipients of scholarships based on merit and need at the college’s annual holiday awards banquet. This year, over $35,000 was given to students to assist them in offsetting the costs and… Read More

Three businesses held their grand opening at Washington County Community College on November 29th—each of them offering lemonade served in a novel fashion. While the businesses were only open for just over an hour, the experience gave the students of Rhonda French’s Entrepreneurship class the opportunity to plan, promote, and… Read More

Sometimes in life, we may find ourselves separated from our childhood dreams. Financial struggles, conflicts in relationships, or taking care of family members can make a significant claim on our ability to become who we’ve always wanted to be. Finding the balance between those factors is no easy task—but the… Read More

At the end of every summer, students from near and far come to live on the campus of Washington County Community College. This past year, however, the customary group of incoming students were joined by a group of new residents—this time of the flying, six-legged variety. Two hives of honey… Read More

The third annual Ghost Run half-marathon, coordinated by Washington County Community College, saw record numbers of participants despite the chilly and wet weather on October 23rd. Almost 70 runners set out on a course that took them through Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, down Route 1, and along the Riverfront, raising… Read More