Maine
Maine lacks a comprehensive missing persons list, so we made one • Maine Morning Star
No state agency in Maine maintains a publicly available list of all people reported missing to local law enforcement agencies across the state, so we made one.
Maine State Police do have a list of missing persons, but it is limited to cases where foul play was suspected in their disappearance, according to Lt. Thomas Pickering, who heads the unsolved homicides unit.
There are currently only 36 people on the state police’s list. But according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Search (or NamUs), there are 148 missing people in Maine.
That means there are more than 100 people reported missing according to a national government database that Maine does not list.
Maine Morning Star collected data from the national database to build a searchable missing persons list. It includes all 148 people the national government declared missing in Maine.
On Monday, state police opposed a new bill that would require them to maintain a comprehensive, publicly available missing persons list.
Currently, state law designates the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) as the clearinghouse for all missing people in the state. But in lieu of maintaining a statewide list, Maine relies on the NamUs database.
When someone is reported missing to a local police department or sheriff’s office, they are expected to send those details to the medical examiner’s office. However, the medical examiner’s office administrator, Lindsay Chasteen, said that reporting is not enforced.
That means the OCME often finds out about a missing person from the news or social media.
The absence of a list combined with the inconsistent reporting of missing persons makes it more likely that the burden to lead search efforts is put on families, said Maine Rep. Nina Milliken (D-Blue Hill), who introduced legislation Monday that would require Maine State Police to maintain a full list.
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A collective of environmental, arts and Indigenous-led organizations is collaborating to produce We Are the Watershed, a two-day event aimed at reconnecting humans with nature and revitalizing the health of waterways, estuaries, and the bay in Peskotomuhkatikuk (traditional Passamaquoddy territory). Events, including theatrical performances, music, culinary experiences and an exhibition of submitted artwork, will be held on May 1 and 2 at Eastport Arts Center (EAC). A publication of written and visual works will also be released with proceeds to support conservation efforts and spreading awareness of their impacts.
Submissions sought:
Written and visual works are currently sought from artists and creatives on both sides of the border across Peskotomuhkatikuk for the publication, which will be sold by donation at the May event. Proceeds from the sale will be dedicated to related community-building efforts, public engagement, and continued restoration efforts. The deadline for digital submission for the publication is April 1.
Physical works can be dropped off at EAC Sunday, April 26 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to be a part of the exhibition, which will run May 1 through 15. Artists under 18 will receive 100% of the proceeds if they opt to put their pieces up for sale during the exhibit, which will run May 1 through May 15. Artists over 18 will receive 70% of the proceeds with the remainder going toward promoting awareness of and supporting conservation efforts for the Passamaquoddy Bay.
The Eastport Arts Center
Every week through Apr 01, 2026.
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Event Supported By
Eastport Arts Center
(207) 853-4650
info@eastportartscenter.org
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