Article: Jail shows its age Down East Overcrowding just one of the problems facing Machias facility

Article: Jail population increase poses transfer questions Washington County officials considering when to move inmates to other counties
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  June 24, 1997 ;     300 words ...The population at the Washington County Jail is on the rise...evaluating how soon prisoners must be boarded at...including separating prisoners who have been sentenced...day, an additional 25 prisoners were on electronic...many as another 25 prisoners were held at other...handle one to ...

Article: Outside factors affect Washington County Jail gets more crowded as state looks to relieve its packed prisons Series: ON JAIL OVERCROWDING IN OZAUKEE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  December 22, 1997 ;     700+ words ......The problem in Washington County is too little...totals of how many prisoners are expected to...As many as 13 prisoners at a time have...to other jails. Washington County Jail officials...according to Theusch. Washington County has been spending...a day to house ...

Article: Deal could lead to expanded jail Washington County seeks OK for contract talks with U.S. Marshal Service
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  October 3, 1996 ;     661 words ......expanded Washington County Jail, with...for federal prisoners. Washington County officials...the area. Washington County itself has had to board prisoners elsewhere...Marshal Service prisoners. Last weekend...additional Washington County ...

Article: Prisoner shuttles adding up Deputies are traveling to several counties daily because Washington County's jail is so crowded
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  October 23, 1997 ;     652 words ......day to shuttle prisoners, the cost of a crowded Washington County jail doesn't...total number of prisoners at the Washington County jail down to...major shift, Washington County has switched from taking in prisoners from other counties...

Article: Jail crowding forces overtime Washington County sheriff expects numbers to remain high for weeks
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  February 27, 1998 ;     482 words ......range forecast for the Washington County Jail is crowded, with a...population peaked Monday at 124 prisoners. That gradually diminished...total expenses of $99,000. Washington County plans to expand and renovate...to accommodate up to 271 prisoners, plus a 26-bed secure ...

Article: Help-line call center opens Washington County toll-free number offers health, social service aid
Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME;  July 19, 2005 ;     505 words ...MILBRIDGE - Washington County residents in need of social...Greater Portland - and now Washington County - completely rural with just...health and social resources for Washington County alone. Calls by Washington...

Article: Washington County jail still in question
Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME;  November 9, 2007 ;     700+ words ...AUGUSTA - Washington County leaders, still reeling after...efforts for a new facility in Washington County. "It would be a shame if the...has not turned its back on Washington County. "The biggest problem here...

Article: Washington County wants more of transit-tax pie; It would get $1 million despite collecting over $4 million. That's not enough, commissioners say.(NEWS)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  August 30, 2008 ;     609 words ...Byline: KEVIN GILES; STAFF WRITER Washington County appears to be standing alone in its...faith, however, when they found out Washington County would receive $1 million a year for...Kathy Saltzman, DFL-Woodbury, said Washington County needs a better return on tax proceeds...

Article: Report: Washington County state's poorest
Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME;  December 3, 2003 ;     493 words ...MACHIAS - Washington County residents are poor, older and...doesn't see the downsides of Washington County's profile. While acknowledging...incredible resiliency" among Washington County residents. "People in Washington...

Article: A way of life could be a thing of the past; 4-H families in Washington County rally to save the longtime program from budget cuts. It's in danger in other counties, too.(NEWS)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  March 4, 2009 ;     700+ words ......WRITER On a farm east of Hugo in Washington County, the Anderson family arrives at the...that 4-H won't survive the summer in Washington County as commissioners prune $3.2 million...4-H youth worry that the trend in Washington County -- because 4-H isn't a core service...

Article: SEN. BENNETT'S WASHINGTON COUNTY LAND BILL PASSES SENATE
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  January 15, 2009 ;     700+ words ......package (S.22) that included his Washington County Growth & Conservation Act of...preservation and rapid population growth in Washington County. "This is a very gratifying day for...time, people who live and work in Washington County have come together on a plan that...

Article: Sheriffs want state to cover its share of prisoner costs Washington County must pay more to send its inmates elsewhere than it receives for housing probation violators
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  December 3, 1998 ;     676 words ......jail for state prisoners, Theusch's jail...crowded. The Washington County Jail has a capacity of 110 prisoners. "We have 30...probation and parole prisoners in Washington County longer than it...Theusch said. Washington County would at least...spends to house ...

Article: KOYO CORPORATION OF USA AND NAKATETSU MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES EYE WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  August 16, 2006 ;     690 words ......Commissioner Matthew Kisber today joined Washington County Mayor George Jaynes in announcing...decided to option properties in the Washington County, Tennessee Industrial Park, located...manufacturing facility located in the Washington County Industrial Park. Approximately 150...

Article: Ex-Steeler Cole enters race for Washington County commissioner
New Pittsburgh Courier;  December 23, 1998 ;     687 words ...Ex-Steeler Cole enters race for Washington County commissioner by Deepak Karamcheti...African-American to win a seat on the Washington County Board of Commissioners. If elected...that it was time," said Cole, 43, a Washington County resident for more than 20 years...