Knox县监狱将在2026年前停止收容长期囚犯,因为预算问题和修缮费用,将囚犯转移到Wiscasset。 Knox County Jail will stop housing long-term inmates by 2026 due to budget issues and repair costs, transferring inmates to Wiscasset.

缅因州诺克斯县监狱将在2026年之前停止长期囚犯的住房,因为经济拮据,向临时拘留设施过渡。 The Knox County Jail in Maine will stop housing long-term inmates by 2026 due to financial strain, transitioning to a temporary holding facility. 官员计划将囚犯转移到Wiscasset的两桥区域监狱,预计2026年的运作费用为700万美元。 Officials plan to transfer inmates to the Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset amid projected 2026 operating costs of $7 million. 这一行动是继预算委员会不平衡造成的预算危机之后采取的,它阻碍了新的预算,限制了开支。 The move follows a budget crisis caused by an unbalanced Budget Committee, preventing a new budget and limiting spending. 多达 12 名惩教人员可能会被解雇，但官员们表示，他们正在帮助受影响的员工在新设施找到工作。 Up to 12 correctional staff may be laid off, though officials say they’re helping affected employees find jobs at the new facility. 警长指出,主要修复需求以及新监狱可能花费7 500万至1亿美元是关键原因。 The sheriff cites major repair needs and a potential $75 million to $100 million cost for a new jail as key reasons. 工会领导人和工作人员反对这一改变,理由是失业和对囚犯探视机会的担忧。 Union leaders and staff oppose the change, citing job losses and concerns over inmate visitation access.