A wealthy Maine couple poisoned trees for ocean view, leaked herbicide into a park and beach, prompting state investigation.

A wealthy couple in Maine reportedly poisoned trees to improve their ocean view, leading to local outrage and investigation. The herbicide used to kill the trees leaked into a neighboring park and the town's only public beach, prompting the state attorney general to launch an inquiry. The incident has united residents in Camden, a small coastal community, in dismay and concern over the potential environmental and health impacts of the poisoning.

June 19, 2024
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