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Penobscot County is looking to buy land for new jail

Officials say the 1869 Penobscot County Jail is beyond salvation. A controversial plan to replacement it has been years in the making.

Penobscot County is looking to buy land for new jail - Piscataquis Observer

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County is taking a step forward in its controversial years-long effort to build a new jail by seeking to buy land for the project. The county is looking for 15 to 20 acres for the new jail, County Administrator Scott Adkins said.

Bangor councilor censured for 'disrespectful' comments

The council voted 7-1 to censure Councilor Joseph Leonard for his comments toward incoming councilors Susan Deane and Carolyn Fish.

Bangor City Councilors sworn in

Bangor council unanimously selects Cara Pelletier as new chair

In nominating Cara Pelletier as chair, Gretchen Schaefer called her a “critical thinker, clear communicator and congenial collaborator.”