Campus News

Breaking the Mold: Erica Crespo, Plumbing and Heating

February 17, 2026
Erica Crespo has always had an interest in the trades. When she decided to continue her college education, the Plumbing and Heating Program at Northern Maine Community College felt like a natural fit. Now in her last semester of the program, Erica reflects on her positive experiences with her instructors,… Read More

Northern Maine Community College Receives Nearly $2 Million in Federal Funding for Electrical and Nursing Training Programs

February 6, 2026
Northern Maine Community College has received nearly $2 million in federal funding to expand and modernize workforce training programs in industrial electrical technology and nursing as part of the federal budget package signed by President Donald Trump. The funding includes $1.3 million to support workforce training through equipment purchases and… Read More

NMCC announces fall 2025 Dean’s List

January 5, 2026
Northern Maine Community College has announced the students named to the fall 2025 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes students who demonstrated strong academic achievement during the fall 2025 semester. To be eligible, students must earn a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. “Being named to the Dean’s List reflects the dedication, focus… Read More

NMCC Foundation Honors Community Leaders, Students at Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration

November 14, 2025
The Northern Maine Community College Foundation hosted its Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration on Thursday, November 13, bringing together community partners, donors, faculty, staff, students and foundation board members to recognize leadership, service and student achievement.  Foundation Executive Director Nicole Cote, who also serves as NMCC’s dean of economic and workforce development,… Read More

New Workforce Ready Graduates Complete NMCC Mechanized Logging and Forest Trucking Program

November 7, 2025
Fairfield, Maine — Northern Maine Community College, in partnership with the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast, celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 from the Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking program on Thursday afternoon.  The ceremony took place at 1 p.m. in Fairfield, at the Kennebec Valley Community College Alfond Campus, where students were recognized for completing 20 weeks of field-based mechanized… Read More

NMCC Open House Welcomes Prospective Students to Experience College Life

October 21, 2025
Northern Maine Community College welcomed more than 300 visitors to campus for its 2025 Open House on Friday, October 17, giving high school students from across Maine the chance to explore NMCC’s programs, meet faculty and current students, and experience the welcoming atmosphere that defines the college community. The event… Read More

NMCC Honors New Members at Fall Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony

October 10, 2025
Northern Maine Community College held its fall induction ceremony for the Alpha Phi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. on campus. The event recognized academic excellence and welcomed 14 new members into the international honor society for two-year colleges. The ceremony opened… Read More

NMCC’s TRIO program awarded five-year federal renewal

September 26, 2025
Northern Maine Community College (NMCC) has secured continued federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program, ensuring essential services remain available to students through 2030. The five-year grant allows NMCC to keep offering academic advising, tutoring, financial aid assistance, career guidance and transfer planning to eligible students, with the… Read More

General Motors donates Chevrolet Colorado to NMCC automotive program

September 17, 2025
Northern Maine Community College received a new Chevrolet Colorado this summer for its Automotive Technology program, a donation from General Motors facilitated through Carroll’s Auto Sales. The truck, valued at about $44,000 and delivered with five miles on the odometer, was in place as students began the fall semester. The… Read More