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Climate
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Maine wants dam operator to pay $120K for Penobscot River fish kills

The money would go to support fisheries restoration and improvement in the region.

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Proposed landfill leachate facility raises a lot of questions about PFAS contamination

“Without clear, enforceable commitments to PFAS treatment, expanded storage at Hampden could become a pathway for untreated waste to reach the Penobscot River.”

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Politics
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Here’s what’s behind the spiking Penobscot County budget

Rising healthcare costs, staff salaries and maintenance costs are part of the equation, but those aren't unique to Penobscot County.

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Crime and Justice
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Penobscot County deputy dropped off homeless man in Bangor days before alleged crime spree

The case is an example of how police bring homeless people from nearby towns to Bangor, even if they have no plan for where to go when they get here.

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Voters narrowly reject moving Penobscot County Jail out of Bangor

Without approval, the plan to build a new Penobscot County Jail seemingly has to start over from scratch.

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How the BDN tracked down every vote in Penobscot County’s tight jail referendum

Most people don’t think about how a newspaper gets results on election night. At the BDN, we chase the results ourselves.

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Health
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Penobscot County HIV outbreak reaches 50 cases

A new case has been reportedly monthly since May.

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Penobscot County’s 23% increase budget advances without cuts

The budget still needs to be approved by the Penobscot County Commissioners later this month.

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Penobscot County budget drops to $41M after legal review

The new proposal, which goes to the budget committee Wednesday, puts the county on pace for a 24% hike next year from the current budget.

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Letter: Penobscot should adopt rules before allowing a pub

“Good intentions are no substitute for enforceable limits, and the upcoming vote wouldn’t set hours, control noise or stop future expansion.”

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