FOIA Request to University of Maine at Presque Isle regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
Aroostook News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the University of Maine at Presque Isle seeking detailed information about the university’s governing board. 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 request specifically asks for a current list of members of the university’s governing board or board of trustees. This includes each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, Aroostook News is requesting any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications, directories, or on the university’s website. Furthermore, they are seeking any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the university. These documents may be used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, Aroostook News emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver as media professionals due to their involvement in disseminating information to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found on their website.
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.
