Penobscot County approves amended 2026 budget to address jail deficit The Penobscot County Commission unanimously approved an amended 2026 budget on Dec. 30 that includes a roughly 13–16% increase over 2025 driven largely by jail-related shortfalls; the board allocated $75,000 in PILT revenue for consulting and transitional costs and heard public comment urging alternatives to building a new jail.

Penobscot County's budget just took a hit, with a 13-16% increase driven by jail deficits, sparking a public debate on alternatives to a new facility.

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