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Group urges Penobscot County voters to reject jail referendum

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Opponents believe the county should be spending its money on diversion programs.

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Maine Public
Local group urges Penobscot County voters to reject jail referendum (opens Maine Public)
Published Oct 21, 2026
Maine Public's feed description
The group would like to see the county continue to use the current jail and expand diversion programs to reduce the number of inmates.
Bangor Daily News
Group urges Penobscot County voters to reject jail referendum (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Oct 22, 2026
Bangor Daily News's feed description
Opponents believe the county should be spending its money on diversion programs.