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   "date": "2026-12-11",
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   "headline": "Penobscot County Budget Committee to review department budgets",
   "summary": "The Budget Committee is meeting to conduct a budget overview of various county departments. The body will discuss expenditures, revenues, and the amount of tax assessment.",
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   "date": "2026-07-15",
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   "headline": "Commissioners to decide on 2027 Penobscot County Jail Tax budget reset",
   "summary": "The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to make decisions on the jail tax budget reset and an employment grievance. The body will also review bids for a paving project and discuss service agreements for fire protection and solid waste.",
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   "date": "2026-07-13",
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   "agenda_url": "https://www.penobscot-county.net/Documents/Government/Commissioner%20Meetings/2026/Agenda/07.13.26%20Special%20Meeting.pdf",
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
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   "headline": "Penobscot County Commissioners to hold special meeting for contract matter",
   "summary": "The Penobscot County Commissioners are meeting for a special session. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss a contract matter.",
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   "date": "2026-07-01",
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   "headline": "Penobscot County Commissioners to open bids for hazard mitigation planning",
   "summary": "The County Commissioners are holding a workshop and regular meeting to address personnel and contract matters. The session includes a bid opening for hazard mitigation planning services and the signing of law enforcement contracts.",
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   "date": "2026-06-17",
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   "headline": "Penobscot County Commissioners to vote on law enforcement vehicles and EMS contract",
   "summary": "The County Commissioners will discuss and vote on the procurement of 2026 law enforcement vehicles and an EMS contract for the Town of Lee. The body will also review a road work plan for FY27 and a bid opening for discovery management. Several executive sessions are scheduled regarding personnel and contract matters.",
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   "date": "2026-06-03",
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   "headline": "Commissioners to discuss moving the jail and November ballot",
   "summary": "The Penobscot County Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve moving the jail and related November ballot items. The meeting includes updates on pretrial services and jail fiscal data, as well as three executive sessions regarding contracts and personnel.",
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   "date": "2026-05-27",
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   "headline": "Penobscot County Commissioners to meet for personnel matter",
   "summary": "The County Commissioners and Administrator Tinkham will meet for an executive session. The meeting is focused on a personnel matter under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A).",
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   "date": "2026-05-20",
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   "headline": "Commissioners to vote on snow removal and ambulance agreements",
   "summary": "The Penobscot County Commissioners will consider several snow removal contract extensions and ambulance agreements for Old Town and East Millinocket. The body will also discuss criminal forfeiture and a TIF scholarship application.",
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   "date": "2026-05-06",
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   "headline": "Penobscot County Commissioners to discuss road salt purchasing and contract matters",
   "summary": "The County Commissioners are holding a workshop to discuss a discovery management system for the DA's office and road salt purchasing. The meeting includes two executive sessions regarding contract matters.",
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   "date": "2026-05-06",
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   "date": "2026-04-29",
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   "headline": "Penobscot County Commissioners to hold special meeting for personnel and contract matters",
   "summary": "The Court of County Commissioners is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of two executive sessions to discuss a personnel matter and a contract matter.",
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   "date": "2026-04-29",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.penobscot-county.net/Documents/Government/Commissioner%20Meetings/2026/Minutes/04.29.26%20.pdf",
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   "date": "2026-04-21",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.penobscot-county.net/Documents/Government/Commissioner%20Meetings/2026/Minutes/04.21.26%20%20.pdf",
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   "date": "2026-04-21",
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   "headline": "Penobscot County Commissioners to hold special meeting for contract matter",
   "summary": "The Court of County Commissioners is meeting for a special session. The primary purpose is an executive session to discuss a contract matter.",
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   "date": "2026-04-15",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.penobscot-county.net/Documents/Government/Commissioner%20Meetings/2026/Minutes/04.15.26%20%20.pdf",
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   "date": "2026-04-15",
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   "headline": "Commissioners to review East Millinocket emergency service agreements",
   "summary": "The Penobscot County Commissioners will discuss and vote on ambulance and fire protection agreements for East Millinocket. The body will also consider a salt co-op bid and tax abatement decision letters.",
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   "date": "2026-04-01",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.penobscot-county.net/Documents/Government/Commissioner%20Meetings/2026/Minutes/04.01.26%20.pdf",
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   "date": "2026-04-01",
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   "headline": "Penobscot County Commissioners to review tax abatements and UT updates",
   "summary": "The County Commissioners are holding a workshop to receive updates from the LUPC and UT. The body will review tax abatement decisions for four individuals and discuss various municipal services.",
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   "date": "2026-03-18",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.penobscot-county.net/Documents/Government/Commissioner%20Meetings/2026/Minutes/03.18.26%20.pdf",
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   "date": "2026-03-18",
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   "headline": "Penobscot County Commissioners to decide on tax abatements and review IT security",
   "summary": "The County Commissioners will deliberate and decide on tax abatements for Koffman and Symonds and hold hearings for Keane and DeRoche. The body will also discuss an email security solution RFP and the acquisition of real property in executive session.",
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   "date": "2026-03-04",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.penobscot-county.net/Documents/Government/Commissioner%20Meetings/2026/Minutes/03.04.26%20.pdf",
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   "date": "2026-03-04",
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   "headline": "Penobscot County Commissioners hold tax abatement and development hearings",
   "summary": "The County Commissioners will conduct two tax abatement hearings and a public hearing regarding the Hammond Ridge Development Company. The body will also consider the approval of a Wellness Center Policy.",
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   "date": "2026-02-27",
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   "headline": "Commissioners consider $16 million Tax Anticipation Note",
   "summary": "The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to discuss financial authorizations and municipal tax assessments. The agenda includes a discussion with the Katahdin Regional Development Board and three executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-13",
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   "headline": "Penobscot County Commissioners to vote on Dirigo Strategic Advisors contract",
   "summary": "The County Commissioners will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss and vote on a contract with Dirigo Strategic Advisors. The body will also address the PILT Fund and letters to the Governor and legislative delegation.",
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