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Penobscot County Faces $2.5M Inmate Costs, Seeks Solutions

1/9/2025

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Penobscot County grapples with soaring inmate boarding costs, projected to hit $2.5 million this year, prompting Sheriff Troy Morton to advocate for a new jail to manage the growing population. In a parallel effort, the county is pursuing a $280,000 FEMA grant to support a family at risk of losing their home to the encroaching Penobscot River.

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Story summary

Penobscot County grapples with soaring inmate boarding costs, projected to hit $2.5 million this year, prompting Sheriff Troy Morton to advocate for a new jail to manage the growing population. In a parallel effort, the county is pursuing a $280,000 FEMA grant to support a family at risk of losing their home to the encroaching Penobscot River.