Maine Senate confirms slew of nominees including new Superior Court justice

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 1,031

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago


Body Text Preview

The Maine Senate returned for a one-day session Wednesday to confirm more than 40 nominees to assorted state positions.

Senators unanimously confirmed Gerald Reid as a Maine Superior Court justice. Reid previously served as the commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, and before that served in the Maine Attorney General’s Office Natural Resources Division.

Sen. Anne Carney (D-Cumberland) praised his commitment to public service and the rule of …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Register for Free Log in