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Contractor Fined $20K Delivers Payment in 12,000 Pounds of Coins

8/2/2025

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In a bizarre twist in Palermo, Maine, contractor Kirk Sherman faced a hefty $20,000 fine for breaching lake shore ordinances, delivering the payment in a staggering 12,000 pounds of loose change. While Sherman decried the town's actions as unjust, officials deemed his coin delivery unprofessional, hinting at potential handling fees for counting the coins.

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In a bizarre twist in Palermo, Maine, contractor Kirk Sherman faced a hefty $20,000 fine for breaching lake shore ordinances, delivering the payment in a staggering 12,000 pounds of loose change. While Sherman decried the town's actions as unjust, officials deemed his coin delivery unprofessional, hinting at potential handling fees for counting the coins.