Bangor woman enters guilty plea to bank fraud<\/b><\/p>\n
The Department of Justice says a 46-year-old Bangor woman conspired with others to fraudulently withdraw money from banks in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n Nichole Kelley pleaded guilty in federal court to bank fraud.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports Kelley impersonated legitimate bank account holders and used fake IDs to access accounts and withdraw money.<\/span><\/p>\n Kelley faces up to 30 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million however her sentencing date has not been set yet.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/04\/bangor-woman-pleads-guilty-federal-bank-fraud\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Composting company in Ellsworth gets criticism<\/b><\/p>\n Complaints over a disturbing smell in parts of Ellsworth are coming to the forefront.<\/span><\/p>\n Ellsworth officials are considering legal action against Maine Organics after multiple reports of insufficiencies and violations of ordinances.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily news reports the city\u2019s code enforcement officer will review the matter further about the facility with shellfish waste and wood shavings.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports the owner previously tried to mitigate the smell by tweaking the recipe and shift to evening hours however complaints still came in.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/03\/04\/hancock\/hancock-government\/ellsworth-weighs-legal-action-composting-odors-joam40zk0w\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n New Home2 Suites by Hilton constructed in Ellsworth<\/b><\/p>\n Those who wish to enjoy all that Ellsworth has to offer but may not call it home have another option for extended stays.<\/span><\/p>\n Project leaders are moving along smoothly as they construct a new Home2 Suites by Hilton near Walgreens.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the hotel is owned by Witham Family Hotels and the expectation is to welcome guests this Summer.<\/span><\/p>\n