Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) is a

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Bangor, Maine Bangor ( ) is a city in the U.S. state of Maine and the county seat of Penobscot County. The city proper has a population of 31,753, making it the state's 3rd-largest settlement, behind Portland (68,408) and Lewiston (37,121). Modern Bangor ...

. It offers over 30 one- and two-year degree programs. The college offers technical, liberal arts, and career programs at the undergraduate level.

History

Eastern Maine was established in 1966 by act of the

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, as Eastern Maine Vocational Technical Institute (EMVTI). In 1989, the name was changed to Eastern Maine Technical College (EMTC), and changed again in 2003 from "Technical" to "Community". Located in the center of

its72-acre campus is next to Interstate 95, a short distance from

Eastern Maine Medical Center Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center (frequently shorted to Eastern Maine or simply EMMC) is a hospital located in Bangor, Maine that serves communities throughout central, eastern, and northern Maine. NLEMMC is the second largest hospital ...

References

External links

Official website
Universities and colleges in Penobscot County, Maine Education in Bangor, Maine Community colleges in Maine Educational institutions established in 1966 USCAA member institutions 1966 establishments in Maine {{Maine-university-stub