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

Bar Harbor's Community Piano Vandalized Police are investigating

Bar Harbor’s Community Piano Vandalized

Police are investigating Carrie Jones Jun 14, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. BAR HARBOR—This week, the cover of the community piano in the town’s gazebo has been nailed down after the piano was vandalized. “It was reported the night of June 10, but we are still trying to determine when it was last seen undamaged to narrow the timeframe,” … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Community Piano Vandalized