FOIA Request to Maine Maritime Academy regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Maine Maritime Academy on October 22, 2025. The request seeks access to specific records related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees. The requested information includes a current list of board members, detailing each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or directories. It also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University for press releases or public profiles.
The request was made under the Maine Freedom of Access Act § 402 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The requester, affiliated with Down East Times, emphasized their role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and underscored the importance of access to public records for maintaining transparency and accountability within public institutions.
Furthermore, as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they have requested a fee waiver based on their eligibility as a member of the media. The requester is also associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
