Campus News

Owen Martin Honored as NMCC Student of the Year

April 27, 2023

AUGUSTA — Seven Maine community college students were honored for their academic success and campus and community involvement at a luncheon ceremony on Wednesday, April 26, at Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell. During this event, Northern Maine Community College recognized graduating senior Owen Martin of Caribou as the 2023 NMCC… Read More

Breaking the Mold – Automotive Collision Repair Student Chloe Kirschmann

April 19, 2023

Presque Isle – Chloe Kirschmann, a freshman in NMCC’s automotive collision repair program, enjoys the various trade skills the program entails. An agriculture class at Caribou Tech Center gave her some prior experience with sanding/bodywork and an interest in learning more. After a gap year, Chloe was drawn to NMCC… Read More

Recruiting Underway for Mechanized Logging Summer Cohort

April 10, 2023

Professional Logging Contractors of Maine (PLC) and NMCC announce recruiting is underway for Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking Program in 2023 CDL Training added! Free tuition! Classes start June 26! The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine and Northern Maine Community College (NMCC) today announced recruiting is… Read More

Strong Turnout for NMCC’s First Job Fair Since Covid

April 7, 2023

Presque Isle – Northern Maine Community College hosted its annual job fair on Thursday, March 23, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the College gymnasium. This was the first job fair since pre-Covid. The large turnout for the event revealed the community’s eagerness to reconnect with local employers. Over… Read More

Prominent Retiree to Lead Chorus & Earn Building Credential at NMCC Commencement

March 31, 2023

Presque Isle – After nearly 40 years teaching music, with 32 years locally at RSU 39 in Caribou, Vicki King knew exactly what to do when she retired in 2022, and it didn’t involve music. At least not at first. Nine years ago Vicki’s father Dick Callison passed away, leaving… Read More

NMCC Brings Home Gold from SkillsUSA Maine, Earns Spot at Nationals in June

March 24, 2023

Presque Isle – On Friday, March 17th six students from Northern Maine Community College competed at the SkillsUSA competition in Bangor against students throughout the state. NMCC’s team earned three gold medals and two silver, winning top honors in both welding and electrical. In addition to leading in the trade competitions,… Read More

NMCC Job Fair Returns March 23rd After Hiatus

March 16, 2023

Presque Isle – Northern Maine Community College will host its annual job fair on Thursday, March 23, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the College gymnasium. Recognized as the region’s largest job fair, the annual event was canceled in 2020 and paused thereafter due to Covid-19 restrictions. This year,… Read More

New Wind Power Scholarship Offers Life-Changing Opportunity for $1,000

March 10, 2023

Presque Isle – A new scholarship at Northern Maine Community College will allow eligible wind power students to live on campus for 9 months, eat meals in the dining commons, purchase books and tools, and graduate with their credential to service wind turbines. The total cost to the students?… Read More

Breaking the Mold: Carey Suitter

March 10, 2023

Presque Isle, Maine - NMCC plumbing and heating student Carey Suitter is enjoying her lab and coursework because she enjoys working with her hands. In her own words, she calls it, “Turning wrenches and putting stuff together.” Carey says she enrolled in the program because she recognized positive character traits… Read More

NMCC MAINTAINS STRONG ENROLLMENT INTO SPRING SEMESTER

February 13, 2023

Presque Isle – Northern Maine Community College reported a 24.4% year-over-year increase in spring semester enrollment this month, continuing the trend established this fall. The ongoing enrollment growth indicates continued demand for the credentials and degrees offered by the college, led by flagship programs including nursing, electrical construction, and liberal studies.… Read More