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Pair of Maine men accused of receiving pay for home repair projects that were never completed

Pair of Maine men accused of receiving pay for home repair projects that were never completed

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Two men in Penobscot County are accused of taking payments for home repairs that they did not finish.

According to the Bangor Daily News, 51-year-old Eric Bartell of Bangor and 34-year-old Lee Smith of Lee were indicted Wednesday on one count each of theft by deception.

Prosecutors said Bartell took $6,000 from an 80-year-old woman for a roof repair that was never done.

Smith allegedly took a payment for work on a camp in Lakeville Plantation without ever working on the project.

The pair face up to five years behind bars and $5,000 in fines. They may also have to pay restitution if convicted.

Their arraignment dates have not been set.

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