News and Events

º£½ÇÇé Graduate Finds Adventure as Yellowstone Park Ranger

September 24, 2018
For those that love the wilderness, Yellowstone National Park represents the embodiment of an inland paradise. For Alana Pulkkinen, recent graduate of º£½ÇÇé’s Adventure Recreation and Tourism program, the 3,500-square mile park also represents something else: her new office space. Pulkkinen, who grew up in central Maine,… Read More

º£½ÇÇé to Hold Workshop on Teaching Young Children Through Play

September 21, 2018
It’s easy to see the delight of a child engaged in playing – but what if the same emotion could be applied to learning? When the bridge between playing and learning is actively encouraged by adults, young children are much more likely to absorb and retain information. Recognizing and building… Read More

º£½ÇÇé Golf Tournament Raises $10,500 in Scholarships

September 21, 2018
Every year, golfers from across Washington and Charlotte Counties gather to take part in º£½ÇÇé’s golf tournament, held at the St. Croix County Club in Calais. This year’s event, held on sunny Saturday, July 14th, was attended by 116 golfers, each of whom was eligible to win… Read More

NBA-Infused Basketball Camp Returns to Calais

June 28, 2018
For the second year in a row, Chris Taylor and º£½ÇÇé are partnering to bring professional and college-level coaches to Calais for a one-of-a-kind basketball camp. The three-day camp will instruct players of all skill levels on each aspect of the game in an effort to impart… Read More

º£½ÇÇé Announces Leadership Transition

June 25, 2018
Joseph Cassidy to become SMCC President; Susan Mingo to lead º£½ÇÇé For the past five years, Joseph Cassidy has served º£½ÇÇé (º£½ÇÇé) as its dedicated president. In that time, the college has continued its string of national accolades, placing repeatedly in the top tier of community colleges… Read More

Youth Sailing Camp Partnership Aims to Connect Youth with Waterways

June 25, 2018
Washington County is graced with an abundance of coastline and interior waterways, a feature that has long been a part of the environmental and cultural heritage of the area. In an effort to encourage local youth to embrace that connection, º£½ÇÇé (º£½ÇÇé) and the Passamaquoddy Yacht Club… Read More

Canoe Instructors Certification Workshop to Be Held at º£½ÇÇé

June 22, 2018
If you’re interested in working with the public in a capacity that involves using a canoe, obtaining the certification to do so is an important part of the process. Fortunately, º£½ÇÇé has partnered with the American Canoe Association to offer a certification class in canoe instruction as… Read More

º£½ÇÇé Bestows Awards and Scholarships at Annual Banquet

June 14, 2018
The highly-performing students of º£½ÇÇé (º£½ÇÇé) were recognized at the institution’s annual academic awards banquet on Thursday, May 17th. During the presentation, which included a substantial buffet prepared by the college’s dining staff, the outstanding students in each department were recognized, honor cords were presented, and several… Read More