News and Events

Staff Spotlight – MacKenzie Bennett

January 24, 2025
Meet MacKenzie Bennett We’re excited to spotlight MacKenzie Bennett, our Recruitment and Admissions Specialist here at Washington County Community College. For the past year and a half, MacKenzie has been an essential part of our team. Her day-to-day responsibilities involve reaching out to prospective students, schools, guidance counselors, and businesses… Read More

Athletics Engagement and Academic Report: Fall 2024

January 22, 2025
CALAIS, ME - The report below, published by WCCC Athletic Director Troy Alley, shows student-athlete GPAs and retention rates based on United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) normal progress rules for athletic participation eligibility—a higher threshold than those standards of the College. FALL 2024 Total student-athletes: 28 Overall student-athlete GPA:… Read More

Faculty Spotlight – Laurie Mahar

January 21, 2025
Meet Laurie Mahar We’re excited to spotlight Laurie Mahar, our new Medical Assisting Instructor here at Washington County Community College. With over 20 years of experience as a nurse practitioner, Laurie is passionate about sharing her knowledge and helping others create a better future. Her love for teaching comes from… Read More

Staff Spotlight – Darin McGaw

January 15, 2025
Meet Darin McGaw We are thrilled to highlight Darin McGaw, who has dedicated an impressive 33 years to Washington County Community College. As the Lead for the Academic Affairs Department, he has significantly contributed to the development and management of our matriculated programming for associate and certificate degrees. His dedication… Read More

2025 Polar Dip

January 9, 2025
25th Annual WCCC Polar Bear Dip Friday, February 28, 2025, at noon. Pleasant Point Pier, Perry Maine All Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House and Sarah’s House of Maine This year’s theme: To Be Announced Soon Pledge sheets are available below One Free Polar Bear Gift Item with a pledge… Read More

WCCC ANNOUNCES FALL 2024 DEAN’S & PRESIDENT’S LIST

December 30, 2024
Washington County, ME—Washington County Community College has released its Dean’s and President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. The students achieved academic excellence while being enrolled full-time in a program of study. To earn a place on the Dean’s list, students must achieve a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 or… Read More

Staff Spotlight – Amy Mayhew

December 27, 2024
Meet Amy Mayhew  Welcome to our new series where we highlight the dedicated faculty and staff at Washington County Community College (WCCC). Our first spotlight shines on Amy Mayhew, a valued member of our community who has been with the college for almost two years. Amy is the Administrative Specialist… Read More

December Campus Newsletter

December 2, 2024
Welcome back from Thanksgiving break! We hope you are excited to continue the semester strong! Check out the December 2024 campus newsletter here. Read More