PALERMO · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Palermo 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 Palermo.
COMPUTED 2026-06-13 19:09 UTC · SCORE 17/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 19:05 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 19:05 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 19:05 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-13 19:05 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).
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Recent Maine Court Cases
Most recent Maine court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00057-1 | USA v. JONES | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mc-00246 | SPLIETHOFF TRANSPORT B.V. v. PHYTO-CHARTER INC | 06/12/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00052-2 | USA v. TRACY et al | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-00172-1 | USA v. HARMON | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00186 | HUTCHINS v. UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00306 | BROWN v. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONER | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mj-00186-1 | USA v. SPENCER | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:25-cv-00386 | SCHNELL v. IDEXX LABORATORIES INC | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00268 | HALLORAN v. WAL-MART STORES EAST LP | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00222 | NOURIA ENERGY WHOLESALE LLC v. K.O. PETROLEUM LLC et al | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00080 | PIANKA v. CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | 06/11/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00068-1 | USA v. ANDERSON | 06/11/2026 |
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 Palermo, 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 · Palermo, 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 Palermo, ME
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| KURT RAUCH | PALERMO |
| GENEVRA EVANS | PALERMO |
| ERIN BENNETT WADE | PALERMO |
| JEFFREY MALLOY | PALERMO |
| RUBY REILLY | PALERMO |
| PIECE OF MIND ELDER CARE | PALERMO |
| RON WHEELOCK | PALERMO |
| EMILY POULIN | PALERMO |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 4
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| PALERMO FISH REARING STATION | PALERMO |
| TOBEYS GENERAL STORE | PALERMO |
| KENWAY CORP | PALERMO |
| GLENN MORRISON | PALERMO |
💰 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 Palermo, ME
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from ME state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Illegal Alien from England Pleads Guilty to Entering the US Without Inspection and Lying to Federal Investigators
Jun 8, 2026
Federal Circuit
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Federal Agency
United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Newmont Minera Peñasquito, S.A. de C.V.
Jun 12, 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 Palermo
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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