Local police reports and crime in Mount Desert Island

Bangor Man Arrested For Animal Cruelty at Bar Harbor Campground

Shaun Farrar Sep 16, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. BAR HARBOR—On September 11, Officer Troy Stanwood received a complaint alleging animal abuse at a campground on Route 3 in Bar Harbor. The complaint was based on witness statements and no abusive behavior was witnessed by Officer Stanwood. The witness(es) were specifically alleging that the suspect, David Alexander, 30, … Continue reading Bangor Man Arrested For Animal Cruelty at Bar Harbor Campground

The Fab Five Furry Friends Are Looking for Homes Upcoming adoption event features saved dogs from an animal cruelty case and others

The Fab Five Furry Friends Are Looking for Homes

Upcoming adoption event features saved dogs from an animal cruelty case and others Carrie Jones Oct 10, 2024 Share TRENTON—So far this year, the Hancock County SPCA has hosted over 300 animals, taking care of them all, hoping to find them safe and loving homes. That intake number is triple last year’s. Just in 2020, Maine shelters took in 2,540 stray dogs, 2,271 surrendered dogs, and 6,131 … Continue reading The Fab Five Furry Friends Are Looking for Homes