CASCO · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Casco gets a B.
Cumberland County reflects Maine's Freedom of Access Act framework. Maine FOAA gives 5 business days with the Public Access Ombudsman for advisory opinions. Booking photos public. eCourts e-filing rollout still in progress — courts criterion takes a partial credit.
Note: County-level grade from Cumberland County applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Casco.
COMPUTED 2026-07-25 19:13 UTC · SCORE 17/24
Live data · checked just now
FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-25 19:10 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-25 19:10 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-25 19:10 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [PENDING · HTTP 0 · 2026-07-25 19:10 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · ME Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the ME field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · ME
Children Missing From Maine (Statewide)
Active Maine cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Ayla Reynolds (ME)
Robert Desmond (ME)
Stefanie Damron (ME)
Mary Hembree (ME)
Cathy Moulton (ME)
Kurt Newton (ME)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Maine Court Cases
Most recent Maine court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00078-1 | USA v. COLSON | 07/24/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00294 | LIPPERT v. HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTHCARE | 07/24/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00080-1 | USA v. CONLEY | 07/24/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00230 | SULLIVAN v. TOWN OF FREEPORT et al | 07/23/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00373 | ADAMS v. ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY JAIL | 07/23/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00376 | CABRAL v. MAINE STATE PRISON et al | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01002 | Walsh v. Renow et al | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-20307 | Brandon Charles Berry | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mc-00284 | BAKER | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mc-00285 | BOLDT | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mc-00286 | BYERS | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mc-00287 | MUNIR | 07/22/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Cumberland County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Cumberland County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
What's the right place to search court cases in South Portland?▼
South Portland, ME (Cumberland County) court cases: Maine Judicial Branch (https://www.courts.maine.gov/) — docket search and electronic court records (https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/index.html). Cumberland County Superior Court for felonies/civil. Cumberland County District Court for misdemeanors/small claims. South Portland District Court via Maine District Court system. Records request via Maine FOAA (1 M.R.S. §401-410, https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/1/title1ch13sec0.html). Federal: PACER for U.S. District Court for the District of Maine (https://pacer.uscourts.gov/). Statute Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. Portland Press Herald for community court coverage.
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Portland?▼
Portland, ME background checks go through Maine State Bureau of Identification (https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/sbi/) — name-based public CHRI $31 online (https://www5.informe.org/online/pcr/) for non-conviction Title 16 §703-708 (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/16/title16ch3sec0.html). Fingerprint $55 IdentoGO Maine (https://www.identogo.com/locations/maine). Portland Police records (https://www.portlandmaine.gov/police). Cumberland County Jail roster (https://www.cumberlandcounty.org/sheriff). Court records: Maine Judicial Branch (https://www.courts.maine.gov/) docket search and electronic court records (https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/index.html). FBI Identity History Summary $18. Maine FOAA (1 M.R.S. §401-410). Fair Chance for Employment Act (26 M.R.S. §600-A) prohibits initial application criminal history questions for most employers.
What's the source for arrest records in Waterville?▼
Arrest records in Waterville, ME (Kennebec County) come from the Waterville Police Department at 10 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901 (207-680-4700). Maine Freedom of Access Act (1 M.R.S. §401) makes adult arrest reports public; submit a written records request. The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office at 125 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330 (207-623-3614) handles county-level arrests. The Maine State Police State Bureau of Identification at https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/sbi provides statewide criminal history (free for own record at https://www5.informe.org/online/pcr/, $31). Court charges are at https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/. Sources: Waterville PD (https://www.waterville-me.gov/245/Police-Department), ME State Police (https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/).
Where do I check the status of a citation in Maine?▼
To check the status of a traffic citation in Maine, use the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles online services at https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/ or the Maine Judicial Branch case search at https://courts.maine.gov/. Traffic citations are typically heard in District Court. The Violations Bureau handles civil violations and waivers at https://courts.maine.gov/courts/traffic/index.html. Driver records, including citations, are restricted under federal DPPA (18 U.S.C. §2721); the licensed driver can order their own driving record from BMV for $7. The Maine Judicial Branch is at 1 Court Street, Augusta, ME 04330 (207-822-0792). Sources: Maine BMV (https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/), Maine Courts (https://courts.maine.gov/).
Where do I find voter registration info in Maine?▼
To find voter registration info in Maine, use the Maine Voter Information Lookup at https://absenteeballotrequest.sos.maine.gov/ (visible to the voter for their own record) or the Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions at https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/. Voter registration is processed by the local Registrar of Voters in your municipality. Maine has same-day registration. The Voter File (with names, addresses, party, voting history) is available to political parties, candidates, and qualified researchers under M.R.S. Title 21-A §196-A. The Maine Secretary of State office is at 148 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 (207-624-7650). Sources: Maine SOS (https://www.maine.gov/sos/), Maine Voter Lookup (https://www1.maine.gov/).
How do I run a background check in Maine?▼
To run a background check in Maine, the Maine State Police State Bureau of Identification at https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/ offers a public name-based criminal history search at https://www5.informe.org/online/pcr/ for $31. For fingerprint-based checks (required for many licenses), use a state-approved IdentoGO location. The Maine Courts public case search is at https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/. Maine Freedom of Access Act (1 M.R.S. §401) governs disclosure. Employment screening must comply with the FCRA and Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 §784. Sources: Maine SBI (https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/sbi), Maine Courts (https://courts.maine.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Casco, ME
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Casco, ME · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for ME
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (ME)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in ME
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in ME
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in ME
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for ME
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Casco, ME
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ALAN BEAULIEU | CASCO |
| MAINE SURGICAL ASSISTANTS, PC | CASCO |
| KATHLEEN MARTIN | CASCO |
| DAIL MARTIN | CASCO |
| CARLENE ROSS | CASCO |
| M.S.A.D. #61 | CASCO |
| M.S.A.D. #61 | CASCO |
| MICHELE KEEF | CASCO |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| SKIPS AUTO BODY | CASCO |
| COLONIAL AUTO BODY | CASCO |
| WADE STATE FISH HATCHERY | CASCO |
| ROADSIDE SPILL - CORNER RT 302 & TENNEY | CASCO |
| CAMP LAUREL-SOUTH-TREATMENT PLANT 1 | CASCO |
| TRAVER & ILENE TIDD PROPERTY | CASCO |
| CASCO INN RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY | CASCO |
| YANKEE MACHINE INC | CASCO |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (ME) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-18 | Hatfield, Inc. | Struggling to pay your loan |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Casco, ME
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from ME state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Former Ellsworth Resident Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of Firearms
Jul 20, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien from England Sentenced for Entering the US Without Inspection and Lying to Federal Investigators
Jul 17, 2026
doj_news
Bangor Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Conspiracy and Aggravated Identity Theft
Jun 18, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal investigators cite Florida roofing contractor for willfully, repeatedly ignoring fall protection standards, propose $349K in fines
Jul 23, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Casco
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
-
Maine consumer watchdog calls for investigation into Casco Bay Lines rate hikes
The Casco Bay Lines ferry Aucocisco III crosses Casco Bay on its way back to Portland in 2024. (Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer) The Maine Office of the Public Advocate is calling f…
-
Maine motorcyclist dies after colliding with Lexus
A Casco man died Thursday night after crashing his motorcycle into a Lexus in Casco. Kyle Lunn, 34, was riding a 2003 Honda motorcycle on Roosevelt Trail about 8:45 p.m. when he cr…
-
Maine church sues feds for interfering with ayahuasca ceremonies
A Maine church that uses a hallucinogen during its services is suing the federal government. Pachamama Sanctuary moved its center from New Hampshire to Casco in 2023 after facing z…
-
Brother says Casco man killed in Windham was a devoted father, fisherman
An error has occurred. Please try again. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active ...
-
Maine PUC launches investigation into Casco Bay Lines fare increases
The Maine Public Utilities Commission has launched a formal investigation into proposed passenger fare increases by Casco Bay Lines following concerns raised by island residents. I…
-
Route 11 reopens after crash in Casco
A road is closed in Casco after a car accident. Route 11 is shut down between North Raymond Road and Webbs Mill Road. Officials say there was an accident but didn't release any oth…