Maine Couple Allegedly Poisoned Trees for Ocean View, Contaminated Public Beach
Residents demand stricter penalties after herbicide spread to community's only seaside beach.
- Lisa Gorman accuses neighbor Amelia Bond of using herbicide on her trees without consent.
- The herbicide Tebuthiuron contaminated Laite Memorial Beach, prompting a legal investigation.
- The Bonds paid $1.5 million in damages but face ongoing scrutiny and potential further penalties.
- Local residents express outrage, calling for harsher fines or criminal prosecution.
- Attorney General Aaron Frey is investigating the incident further.