GORHAM · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Gorham gets an A.
Cumberland County Me grade A (20/24) computed from six criteria.
Note: County-level grade from Cumberland County Me applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Gorham.
COMPUTED 2026-06-17 13:47 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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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 · 2026-06-17 13:30 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 13:30 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 13:30 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-17 13:30 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.
Robert Desmond (ME)
Stefanie Damron (ME)
Ayla Reynolds (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 |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00258 | SAYWARD et al v. SAX, MD et al | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00311 | LUNT v. STATE OF MAINE, et al | 06/16/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00069-1 | USA v. CARVER | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00219 | DARCY v. ASPEN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00242 | OLD REPLUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY v. ANDROSCOGGIN SAVINGS BANK | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-00128-1 | USA v. POISSANT | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00205 | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE v. LIZOTTE | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20009 | Gregory Keith Underwood and Celeste Rita Underwood | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20089 | Scott W. Ruf | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00199 | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. BESSETTE | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00099 | COMICLINK INC v. WAY | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00266 | MOYER v. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | 06/15/2026 |
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 Gorham, 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 · Gorham, 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 Gorham, ME
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| KIMBERLY CLARK | GORHAM |
| LISA NEJEZCHLEBA | GORHAM |
| VILLAGE SQUARE HOUSING CORPORATION | GORHAM |
| DEBORAH SIX | GORHAM |
| LINDA BOLLAND | GORHAM |
| DEBORAH DEVINE | GORHAM |
| SOUTHWESTERN MAINE CLINICAL ASSOC PA | GORHAM |
| MICHAEL SMITH | GORHAM |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CMP SUBSTATION | GORHAM |
| GORHAM SOLAR, LLC | GORHAM |
| ENVIRON SERVICES INC | GORHAM |
| RMG ENTERPRISES INC | GORHAM |
| SHAW BROTHERS ASPHALT PLANT- GORHAM | GORHAM |
| GUERIN ASSOCIATES LLC | GORHAM |
| BAYVIEW CABINS CONDOMINIUM-TREATMENT PLA | GORHAM |
| SEEDLINGS TO SUNFLOWERS-TREATMENT PLANT | GORHAM |
💰 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 | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of 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 |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 6
City of Gorham, ME
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| RAEANN DOYON | 1128b4 |
| MORGAN HAMILTON-BUTTS | 1128a2 |
| SUSAN MENDOZA | 1128b4 |
| GLENWOOD SHAW | 1128b4 |
| LISA TUTTLE | 1128a3 |
| MELISSA WOOD | 1128a3 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Gorham, ME
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from ME state + federal sources · no aggregators
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Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Gorham
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Maine woman dead, 4 people injured after Gorham crash between minivan, SUV
GORHAM, Maine (WMTW) - A crash in Gorham that sent a vehicle into a pond Monday night left a Maine woman dead and four other people injured. The Gorham Police Department said the c…
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Gorham halts data center proposals for 180 days after warnings over water, power, and noise
Yet another group of residents is pushing pause on data centers. Concerned that data centers powering artificial intelligence could put pressure on drinking water, draw heavy amoun…
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Maine’s Election Day issues: Getting asked to show ID and a town running out of ballots
From Gorham to Berwick to South Portland and elsewhere, Maine voters and clerks reported a few hiccups and problems on Election Day.
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Minivan flips into Gorham fire pond; four hospitalized after Brackett Road crash
GORHAM, Maine (WMTW) - Four people were taken to Maine Medical Center after a two-vehicle crash sent a minivan upside down into a fire pond with “zero visibility” Monday evening, a…