Voters narrowly reject moving Penobscot County Jail out of Bangor
Without approval, the plan to build a new Penobscot County Jail seemingly has to start over from scratch.
Without approval, the plan to build a new Penobscot County Jail seemingly has to start over from scratch.
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A new case has been reportedly monthly since May.
The new proposal, which goes to the budget committee Wednesday, puts the county on pace for a 24% hike next year from the current budget.
The budget still needs to be approved by the Penobscot County Commissioners later this month.
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“Good intentions are no substitute for enforceable limits, and the upcoming vote wouldn’t set hours, control noise or stop future expansion.”