Penobscot County revises 2026 budget, commissioners press state on jail funding The Penobscot County Commission opened a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget, approved a roughly $1 million reduction, and reiterated calls for state action to address rising jail costs while staff prepare a revised budget for final vote.

Penobscot County commissioners are making significant budget cuts while urging state action to alleviate the mounting costs of jail operations.

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