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.

Saint Joseph’s College closes campus after surge in COVID-19 cases

The private school in Standish says 12 students have tested positive in the past week, forcing it to immediately transition to a remote learning system.

Coronavirus appears on campus as Maine colleges ramp up testing, crack down on partying

While the number of cases remains low, colleges are bracing for a challenging year as they roll out extensive testing programs and issue new rules for social distancing.

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.

College baseball: St. Joseph’s veteran lineup is looking for elusive title

The Monks' seniors have won nearly 72 percent of their games the past four seasons and hope to win the school's first GNAC championship since 2014.

Lisbon School Committee learns insurance rate may increase

College Notebook: Maine-Farmington hoopsters grab honors

College Notebook: Bates, Maine-Farmington women’s hoopsters honored

Women’s Basketball: Bates goes cold, can’t stop Saint Joseph’s, Cahill