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Facing child porn charge, Penobscot County treasurer refuses to resign

by Judy Harrison August 10, 2021August 10, 2021

Commissioners said that John Hiatt’s arrests on child pornography and stalking charges make it impossible for him to fulfill his duties.

With long-planned expansion on hold, crowded Bangor jail gets creative in reworking its space

by Judy Harrison June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

In wake of official’s arrest, Penobscot County seeks to appoint a deputy treasurer

by Judy Harrison May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

He voted for a new jail. Now this commissioner believes Penobscot County ‘can’t afford’ it.

by Judy Harrison August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

News, Politics, State

How Maine plans to shift some rural police coverage to county sheriffs

by Caitlin Andrews and Michael Shepherd January 30, 2020January 14, 2022

Bangor, News, Penobscot

Penobscot County changes jail plans again, opting for 250-bed jail at $45M

by Judy HarrisonJune 26, 2019June 25, 2019