Harrington, Maine Public Records

These departments often collaborate with the Sheriff's Office on larger investigations and regional law enforcement efforts, ensuring comprehensive coverage and coordination in addressing crime across Washington County.

The Harrington Police Department, located at 150 Main St, Harrington, ME 04643, is responsible for maintaining law enforcement records for the town. These records include incident reports, arrest logs, and other public safety documentation. Residents and researchers can request access to these records by contacting the Police Department during regular business hours or submitting a request through the town's website at https://www.harrington.maine.gov/police-department.

Harrington voters are served by the Washington County Clerk's Office for election administration, located at 85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654, phone (207) 255-3127. The County Clerk oversees voter registration, maintains voter lists, and coordinates elections with municipal clerks throughout Washington County. Harrington residents register to vote through the Harrington Town Clerk at the Town Office, 692 Main Street, Harrington, ME 04643, phone (207) 483-4137, or online through Maine's Online Voter Registration system at https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter-info/votereg.html. Voters must register at least 21 days before an election, and Maine allows same-day voter registration on Election Day at the polls with proof of identity and residency. Maine does not require photo ID to vote; acceptable proof of identity and residency includes a current and valid photo ID, a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check showing the voter's name and address. Harrington holds annual town meetings, typically in March, where residents vote on the municipal budget, elect selectmen, and decide local warrant articles through traditional town meeting procedures. The town does not have a mayor; governance is by Board of Selectmen. Harrington residents vote at the Harrington Elementary School, 44 Main Street, Harrington, ME 04643, for state and federal elections. Polling place information can be verified through the Town Clerk or at https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/. Maine's public election records include voter registration lists (available to candidates and parties), campaign finance reports filed with the Maine Ethics Commission at https://www.maine.gov/ethics/, candidate filings with the Secretary of State, and precinct-level election results published by the Secretary of State at https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/results/. In the November 2024 presidential election, Washington County reported approximately 62% voter turnout, with results available by municipality. The November 3, 2026 general election will include Maine's gubernatorial race, as the Governor serves a four-year term and was last elected in 2022, meaning the next election is 2026. State legislative races for Maine House District 11 and Senate District 6, which represent Harrington, will also appear on the 2026 ballot. Washington County offices up for election in 2026 typically include County Commissioner seats on a staggered basis. Maine voters use absentee ballots freely; any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Harrington Town Clerk, by calling (207) 483-4137, or online at https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter-info/absenteeguide.html. Completed applications must be received by the municipal clerk by the Thursday before Election Day, though voters may request and cast absentee ballots in person at the clerk's office up until the close of business the day before Election Day.