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.