Former Maine Senate Candidate Pleads Guilty to Mount Desert Vandalism. Vandalism occurred on Land and Garden Preserve Property.

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.

Former State Senate Candidate Charged with Alleged Vandalism at MDI Preserve

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

Land and Garden Preserve Explains New Dog Policies Leashes required at Little Long Pond from 10-4, May 1-September 30

Land and Garden Preserve Explains New Dog Policies

Leashes required at Little Long Pond from 10-4, May 1-September 30 Carrie Jones Apr 10, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Swan Agency Real Estate. MOUNT DESERT—The vision of the Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve has a one-word explanation: serenity. It’s hard to be serene when people are yelling at dogs, said Director of Natural Lands Tate Bushell. That’s just one … Continue reading Land and Garden Preserve Explains New Dog Policies