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Wastewater monitoring for COVID-19 expanding in Maine

Infected people shed fragments of the coronavirus in their waste, and those 'markers' can be useful tools for communities and colleges monitoring levels of the virus.

Wastewater testing sheds light on COVID-19 trends

However, there has not been enough screening statewide to offer warning signs of potential case spikes.

Levinsky holds off challenge for Portland Water District seat

Water District seeks applications for bottle filling fountains

Six incumbents bowing out on City Council, school board seats

Candidates line up for November election, including four to replace At-Large Councilor Jill Duson, who has served for two decades.

Wastewater testing to aid in coronavirus response

The test can detect the presence of the virus in an area up to a week before individual clinical testing points to it.

Portland Water District begins looking for COVID-19 in wastewater

Working with a lab at Saint Joseph's College, the Portland Water District is part of a growing number of utilities nationwide using wastewater as a potential sentinel for COVID-19 case surges.

Nearly 4 million gallons of wastewater discharged into Casco Bay

The discharge during a power outage prompted the closure of Portland's East End Beach.

Portland Water District postpones rate increase