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A small pond on the Washington County Community College is enjoying an ecological revitalization as a result of the efforts of students from the field natural history class. Originally used as a farm pond, it hosted species of fish and wildlife for decades before being fenced off and overgrown by… Read More

Hunting in Maine has been a way of life for generations, and it is one that endures in the practices of many local families to this day. While there are some that hunt for sport, hunting for sustenance is an excellent way to supplement the diet with meat that is… Read More

With the nation experiencing a steady increase in mental health issues over the past few decades, meeting those concerns is a reasonable focus for any organization. In Calais, Atlantic Mental Health and Counseling endeavors to provide mental health services for the community, and it has proven continually successful in mitigating… Read More

The students of Washington County Community College’s Business Management program now have the ability to seamlessly transfer the credits they have earned at WCCC to the New England College of Business, thanks to a recently signed articulation agreement between the two schools. The agreement grants students who have attained an… Read More

The students of Washington County Community College’s business entrepreneur class have completed the majority of their studies for the semester, prompting instructor Rhonda French to task them with putting their knowledge to practical use. Students were divided into three groups, each of which was given the assignment of coming up… Read More

Recognizing that one of the most effective methods of teaching is hands-on learning, Washington County Community College’s Supervisory Management class is tasked each semester with the fulfillment of service learning projects. Each project is community-oriented, and the impact of its completion is often profound. This semester’s class focused on three… Read More

A few years ago, then interim Academic Dean of Washington County Community College David Sousa had a vision: to provide the seniors of the community with the opportunity to return to college and participate in advanced learning at no cost. As a long-time proponent and conductor of neurological studies, Sousa… Read More

Washington County Community College exemplifies an organization filled with individuals constantly striving to bring out the best in others. Even as those individuals meet with steady success in their efforts to empower their students and those around them, their daily endeavors can go unrecognized in the hustle and bustle of… Read More

The students of Washington County Community College’s Business Management program now have the ability to seamlessly transfer the credits they have earned at WCCC to the New England College of Business, thanks to a recently signed articulation agreement between the two schools. The agreement grants students who have attained an… Read More