Former Maine Senate Candidate Pleads Guilty to Mount Desert Vandalism.

Vandalism occurred on Land and Garden Preserve Property. Apr 24, 2026 by Sabrina Martin/BDN MOUNT DESERT—A Mount Desert man who has run for several elected offices pleaded guilty Thursday morning to a misdemeanor charge after he allegedly vandalized signs at a Mount Desert Island land preserve. Ian J. Schwartz is accused of defacing multiple signs and trail markers at the Mount Desert Land and Garden preserve … Continue reading Former Maine Senate Candidate Pleads Guilty to Mount Desert Vandalism.

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Bangor Man Who Crashed Car Into Bar Harbor Police Cruiser Charged with Attempted Murder.

Summoned for Assault in the Emergency Room. Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Apr 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. BAR HARBOR—A Bangor man who allegedly was speeding on Route 3, Saturday night, before smashing head-on into a Bar Harbor/Mount Desert police cruiser at approximately 9:16 p.m., has been charged with attempted murder. The suspect, Maine State Trooper Hunter Fernald wrote … Continue reading Bangor Man Who Crashed Car Into Bar Harbor Police Cruiser Charged with Attempted Murder.

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Former State Senate Candidate Charged with Alleged Vandalism at MDI Preserve

Feb 11, 2026 by Sabrina Martin/BDN MOUNT DESERT—A Mount Desert man who has run several times for elected office is facing a felony charge for allegedly vandalizing signs at a Mount Desert Island land preserve. Ian J. Schwartz is accused of damaging multiple signs and trail markers at a Mount Desert Land and Garden Preserve on March 28, 2025. The damage amounted to $1,000, according … Continue reading Former State Senate Candidate Charged with Alleged Vandalism at MDI Preserve

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Bar Harbor Man Arrested for Aggravated Domestic Violence Assault.

Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Jan 13, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. BAR HARBOR—On January 7, at approximately 7:17 p.m., the Bar Harbor Police Department received a call reporting a domestic incident at an apartment on Maple Avenue in Bar Harbor. Police officers requested … Continue reading Bar Harbor Man Arrested for Aggravated Domestic Violence Assault.

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THE LOG: Police Food Drive Gathers Two Truck Loads of Food and Over $1,000 Cash For Bar Harbor Food Pantry

Police Reports for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Nov 18, 2025 BAR HARBOR—On Saturday, November 15, the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department held a “fill a cruiser” food drive event at the Bar Harbor Hannaford. The event, held in collaboration with Hannaford, was organized by the department’s Mental Health Liaison Melissa Gleason. … Continue reading THE LOG: Police Food Drive Gathers Two Truck Loads of Food and Over $1,000 Cash For Bar Harbor Food Pantry

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Chief Deputy Birch Appointed to the Maine Substance Use Disorder Services Commission

Police Reports for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Nov 10, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. ELLSWORTH—The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department announced last week that Chief Deputy William Birch has been appointed to the Maine Substance Use Disorder Services Commission by Governor Janet Mills. According to the department, “This … Continue reading Chief Deputy Birch Appointed to the Maine Substance Use Disorder Services Commission

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Boo-ze, Bucks, and Birds: A Busy Halloween Weekend for Local Officers

Police Reports for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Nov 04, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. BAR HARBOR—At approximately 8 p.m., on Halloween, Friday, October 31 someone reported an underage drinking party in Bar Harbor to the police department. According to Officer Kevin Edgecomb, when officers arrived they … Continue reading Boo-ze, Bucks, and Birds: A Busy Halloween Weekend for Local Officers

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Hancock Man Gets 3 Years in Prison for Stealing $225K from Late Senate Candidate Max Linn

Oct 17, 2025 via Bill Trotter/Bangor Daily News BAR HARBOR—A Hancock man has been sentenced to serve three years in prison for embezzling $225,000 from a former U.S. Senate candidate. Matthew T. McDonald, 45, was found guilty of theft last month after a two-day jury trial in Ellsworth. McDonald worked for Max Linn on Linn’s two U.S. Senate campaigns in Maine before Linn died in 2021 at … Continue reading Hancock Man Gets 3 Years in Prison for Stealing $225K from Late Senate Candidate Max Linn

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Two Men Arrested for 2024 Drug Death in Tremont

Carrie Jones Oct 10, 2025 TREMONT—The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department has announced the arrest of two men for a January 13, 2024 death in Tremont. Both David Baker, 60, of Franklin and Nicholas Parlatore, 55, of Tremont, were charged with drug crimes that resulted in deaths. The charges occurred October 7. The arrests occurred the following morning. The sheriff’s department was assisted by the Maine … Continue reading Two Men Arrested for 2024 Drug Death in Tremont

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Bar Harbor Man Arrested For Operating Under the Influence After Rolling Mercedes Over on Eagle Lake Road.

Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Oct 07, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—On October 1, 2025, at approximately 7:10 p.m., an Acadia National Park Ranger reported to the Bar Harbor Police Department that a black Mercedes sedan, which was heading east on Eagle Lake … Continue reading Bar Harbor Man Arrested For Operating Under the Influence After Rolling Mercedes Over on Eagle Lake Road.

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