So far only one sample of wastewater, out of eight, taken weekly from the Greater Augusta Utility District’s treatment plant has tested positive for detectable amounts of coronavirus.
2020
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
S&P 500 takes a step back after setting record; yields rise
Indexes turned lower Wednesday afternoon after the Federal Reserve released the minutes from its latest policy meeting.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Central Maine town clerks prepare for influx of absentee ballots for November elections
Waterville City Clerk Patti Dubois said 75% of voter turnout was absentee in July, and the city has already had hundreds of absentee ballot requests.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Striking BIW union halts picketing in advance of contract vote
Union members will vote on the new contract online and via telephone starting Friday and closing at noon Sunday. If union members approve the new contract, the strike will officially end.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College football: Notre Dame cancels football practice as school puts classes 100% online
Notre Dame is imposing restrictions on student activity, including limiting access to dormitories to residents and barring students from major gathering places on campus.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots receiver Ross starts strong in 2020 training camp
Devin Ross is a long shot to make the Pats’ roster, but is taking advantage of opportunities early in camp.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Apple reaches $2 trillion market value as tech fortunes soar
It and other well-established tech giants have thrived during the upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: VanVleet sparks Raptors past Nets, 104-99
Toronto takes a 2-0 lead in its first-round series with Brooklyn with four players scoring at least 19 points.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
New guidelines for high school sports recommend no football or soccer
Both sports are labeled ‘high risk’ under the community sports guidelines that the Department of Education says should govern school-based athletic programs.