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flag Maine counties face tax hikes up to 17.2% to cover rising jail costs and budget shortfalls.

flag Several Maine counties, including Penobscot and Washington, face budget shortfalls from rising jail costs and long-term financial mismanagement, prompting proposed property tax increases up to 17.2%. flag Penobscot’s proposed 16% hike, down from an initial 20%, aims to cover growing expenses, with final decisions pending. flag Tax increases are based on each municipality’s share of county property valuation, and individual impacts won’t be known until state and municipal budgets are finalized in late 2026. flag County taxes are only part of overall property bills, but the increases add pressure on homeowners already strained by inflation.

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