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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.
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