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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

There is a certainty shared by each of our lives: at one point or another, we will be faced with a challenge. Perhaps we will be asked to do something we’ve never done before, or to do something that makes us uncomfortable. How we respond to those challenges is up… Read More

“When I’m hungry, I can’t…” How would you complete that phrase? For the students of Washington County Community College, the answers almost always referred to being unable to think clearly or to losing their social composure. Without adequate nutrition, successfully learning and absorbing information becomes a significantly more challenging task.… Read More

The Computer Technology Program at Washington County Community College held an advisory committee meeting at the college on October 3rd. Alan Kryszak, campus IT manager at the University of Maine at Machias, spoke as the featured presenter. Kryszak is an example of exactly who the program is looking to attract… Read More

“To reach a port, we must set sail—sail, not tie at anchor. Sail, not drift,” President Franklin Roosevelt said, reminding us of the importance of taking control over the direction of our lives. While FDR used sailing as a metaphor, there is a tangible empowerment granted to those who learn… 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 28, 2016 at the Washington County Community College Campus. The Totally Trades! conference will feature hands-on sessions ranging from… Read More

Rebekah Tolatovicz, Alumni of the Month Before we are able to soar, sometimes we must climb. For one graduate of Washington County Community College, WCCC provided her with the confidence she needed to set her sights on the highest of heights. A 2015 graduate of the automotive technologies program, Rebekah… Read More