MCCS in the News

Women welders forge their futures for life after prison, thanks to new CMCC lab

March 20, 2023

News Center Maine

A group of women made history in March when they graduated from a new welding certificate program at CMCC. Read More

MCCS Board of Trustees finance committee to meet

March 15, 2023

The finance committee of the MCCS Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Read More

MCCS Board of Trustees executive committee to meet

March 14, 2023

The executive committee of the MCCS Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom on Monday, March 20, 2023. Read More

Through My Lens: Higher education accessibility a boon for immigrants

March 13, 2023

Portland Press Herald

Fortunately, Maine has joined several other states in making community college free for recent high school graduates. Read More

MCCS President Daigler hears feedback from NMCC trade students

February 10, 2023

WAGM

Students and faculty spoke about course structure, campus improvements, scheduling, and online courses. Read More

MCCS Board ends student COVID-19 vaccine requirement

February 8, 2023

Colleges to strengthen wellness education and encourage students to get vaccinated. Read More

Nationwide, college transfer students hit roadblocks. Maine found solutions.

January 24, 2023

Bangor Daily News

Students can transfer to a Maine university with half of their course work completed to earn a bachelor’s degree at a fraction of the cost. Read More

More than $8M Invested in Maine’s Community Colleges in Federal Funding Bill

January 13, 2023

The funding was included in the federal omnibus funding bill, led by a $2.2 million investment for a new wind turbine safety training program at NMCC. Read More

Gov. Mills proposes $900 million budget increase, without raising taxes

January 11, 2023

Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills proposed budget includes funding to continue offering free community college for high school graduates over the next two years. Read More

Collaborative Firefighter Training Services

November 3, 2022

Maine Town and City

With assistance from the Maine Fire Service Institute within the SMCC, municipalities can access much needed advanced training programs. Read More