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County of Penobscot

Penobscot County was incorporated in 1816 and the county seat is Bangor. The Penobscot River, Maine’s longest, runs through the County. It is one of Maine’s largest counties, covering over 3,250 square miles. The County borders Piscataquis County on the West and Washington and Hancock Counties on the East.

Bangor is home to many businesses and cultural centers, including the Maine Shakespeare Festival. Also, Orono, in Penobscot County, is home to the main campus of the University of Maine.

County Officials

Title Name
District Attorney R. Christopher Almy
Register of Probate Susan M. Almy
County Commissioner Peter K. Baldacci
County Commissioner Stephen Stanley
Register of Deeds Susan F. Bulay
County Administrator Bill Collins
County Commissioner Thomas J. Davis, Jr.
County Treasurer Dan Tremble
Emergency Management Tom Robertson
County Sheriff Glenn Ross

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Newburgh | Newport |
Old Town | Orono | Orrington |
Passadumkeag | Patten | Plymouth |

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Veazie |
Webster Plt | Winn | Woodville |

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County Facts

Population: 144,919

Land Area: 3,396

Incorporation Date: 1816

County Seat: Bangor

Contact Information

Address:
97 Hammond Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
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Tel: (207) 942-8535

Fax: (207) 945-6027

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