UNION · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Union gets a B.
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: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Union.
COMPUTED 2026-06-21 15:38 UTC · SCORE 17/24
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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 · 2026-06-21 15:14 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 15:14 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 15:14 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 15:14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10059 | Darin E Borden and Beth A Borden | 06/18/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00041-1 | USA v. TAPIA-GONZALEZ | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00304 | PORTLAND MUSIC HOLDINGS LLC v. CITY OF PORTLAND | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00130 | DOE v. NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY et al | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00192 | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ALLEN | 06/18/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00058-1 | USA v. BAGLEY | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00201 | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE v. DUCHARME | 06/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00085 | NEWREZ LLC v. GRANT et al | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20086 | B & M Developers, Inc. | 06/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00145 | MATEO v. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONER | 06/17/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00056-1 | USA v. NICHOLAS | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01005 | Mendez v. US Department of Education | 06/17/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Maine
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Maine. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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/).
How do I search property ownership in North Monmouth?▼
To search property ownership in North Monmouth, ME (part of Monmouth Town in Kennebec County), start with the Town of Monmouth Assessor at 859 Main Street, Monmouth, ME 04259 (207-933-2206), which keeps tax maps, owner names, and assessed values. The Kennebec County Registry of Deeds at 95 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330 (207-622-0431) records all deeds, mortgages, and liens; online searches are at https://kennebec.unisearch.com/. Maine's Freedom of Access Act (1 M.R.S. §401) makes these records public; copies cost about $1 per page, $10 for certified. Sources: Monmouth Town (https://www.monmouthmaine.com/), Kennebec Registry of Deeds (https://www.kennebecregistryofdeeds.com/).
Where do I find a deed or property record in Hancock?▼
Hancock County, ME deed/property records: Hancock County Registry of Deeds (https://hancockcountydeeds.com/) — deeds, mortgages, liens recorded, online via county registry. Recording fees per Title 33 M.R.S. §751 (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/33/title33ch11sec0.html). Hancock County Government (https://www.hancockcountymaine.gov/) for parcel and assessment data via assessor. Tax payment via municipal tax collector (each town in Maine collects its own). Maine FOAA (1 M.R.S. §401-410). Property fraud alert via Registry. Maine GIS Open Data Portal (https://www.maine.gov/geolib/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Union, 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 · Union, 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 Union, ME
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| PHILIP GROCE | UNION |
| STERLING AMBULANCE LLC | UNION |
| DONNA DOLHAM | UNION |
| KAREN KLEIN | UNION |
| STEVEN ZIZZA | UNION |
| RSU 40 | UNION |
| CARA OLSEN | UNION |
| SMILECONCEPTS | UNION |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| RSU 40 UNION ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL | UNION |
| MIC MAC MARKET | UNION |
| RSU 40 MEDOMAK MIDDLE SCHOOL | UNION |
| SEVEN TREE MANOR | UNION |
| RSU 40 MEDOMAK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | UNION |
| TOWN OF UNION - PUBLIC WORKS | UNION |
| DRAGON PRODUCTS CO | UNION |
| AQUA MAINE,INC. UNION DIVISION | UNION |
💰 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Union, ME
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from ME state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Bangor Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Conspiracy and Aggravated Identity Theft
Jun 18, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 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 Union
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Maine teen charged with murder of paddleboarder in Union identified
UNION, Maine (WGME) -- The 17-year-old Maine boy charged with murder in connection with the death of a paddleboarder in Union has been identified. According to court documents, 17-…
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Teen Charged With Murder in Killing of Paddleboarder in Maine
Sunshine Stewart, 48, was found dead near 100 Acre Island after disappearing while paddle boarding in Union, Maine. By Mark Walker and Neil Vigdor As friends continued to mourn the…
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A paddleboarder was found dead at a Maine pond. Police believe someone killed her
(CNN) — On a warm summer evening earlier this month, Sunshine Stewart went paddleboarding on Crawford Pond, a peaceful, wooded expanse of water in Union, near coastal Maine. When s…
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17-year-old charged with murder in death of paddleboarder in Maine
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in the death of a paddleboarder who went missing in Maine, authorities said on Friday. Maine State Police said on Thursday that a teenage…
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Police arrest a 17-year-old in the killing of a paddleboarder on a Maine pond
A 17-year-old male has been arrested in the killing of a woman whose body was discovered hours after she went paddleboarding on a wooded pond this month near coastal Maine. Sunshin…
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Teen charged with alleged murder in paddleboarder's death that sparked serial killer fears in coastal town
A teenager has been charged in the suspicious death of a Maine paddleboarder that stoked fears of a serial killer looming throughout the New England region. A 17-year-old male has …
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Judge finds Maine teen accused of killing paddleboarder competent to stand trial
ROCKLAND, Maine — A state judge has ruled that 18-year-old Deven Young is competent to stand trial for the killing of Sunshine “Sunny” Stewart last year in Union. Judge Eric Walker…