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Eastern Maine Community College is proud to announce the hiring of the new Director of Workforce Development, Chris Winstead. Chris has served as the Executive Director for Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) since 2015. PCEDC’s mission is stimulating long-term sustainable economic development and growth throughout the region. As Executive… Read More

This year, the Maine Harvest Festival was once again a wonderful showcase for our Culinary Program and its students. EMCC Culinary students swept the pie contest in the culinary student category: Honorable Mention – Gabriella “Ella” Morse Third Place – David Evans Second Place – Margaret Pechenham First Place –… Read More

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The EMCC Education department attended a Maine State Board of Education meeting. The program received its final approval to be the very first Education department at a community college in Maine to be approved by the Maine Department of Education as a Certified Educator Preparation Program. Read More

    Eastern Maine Community College’s Automotive Program is proud to announce that on Thursday, November 7th at 1:00 pm in the Penobscot Hall garage, they will be accepting three very generous donations. The first of these donations is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Sport by Mark Politte of Stanley Subaru, in support of… Read More

Pike Industries donated 2006 International Eagle diesel truck to EMCC program, so students can gain valuable hands-on experience with modern heavy equipment. BANGOR, Maine — Eastern Maine Community College’s Diesel, Truck and Heavy Equipment Program accepted a generous donation from Pike Industries, in the form of a 2006 International Eagle diesel truck. Read More

MCCS President Daigler and EMCC President Larson had the opportunity to visit the Katahdin Higher Education Center in East Millinocket yesterday. They were there to discuss the critical workforce training that is occurring at the center as well as understands other education and training opportunities that will continue to enhance the region and support and attract more people. Read More

Last week, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) awarded one of our students with an amazing scholarship. Caitlyn, an EMCC Business Management student was presented with her check by Shelley Clark, VP of Operations at MEREDA, Rick Harnum, MEREDA Board of Trustees member, and EMCC President, Dr. Lisa Larson. KVCC Kennebec Valley Community College Business Management & Marketing student, Janalee, was also presented with her scholarship on the same day. Congratulations to you both, and thank you MEREDA for supporting our students! Read More

The Building Construction Program has a great group of first-year students on their way to becoming professional builders. They are currently building the 3rd unit of a three-unit condo in Old Town for Habitat for Humanity. These photos are the result of 4 days’ work. One more day and all the walls will be standing. Read More