Hampden chosen as potential site for new Penobscot County Jail

Hampden chosen as potential site for new Penobscot County Jail

Penobscot County has chosen a property in Hampden as the potential site for a new jail, according to a source with knowledge of the decision. The Penobscot County Commissioners signed an option agreement for a property at the Ammo Industrial Park in Hampden with the intent to build a new correctional facility at the site, according to the source. An option agreement means the county has exclusive rights to purchase the property for a specific pe…

Penobscot County explores Hampden site for new jail

Penobscot County may build a new corrections facility in Hampden to lower boarding costs and provide space for programs lacking at the current jail.