Justice Wayne R. Douglas Nominated by Governor Mills for the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) announced today that she has nominated a veteran of the Maine state court system, Superior Court Justice Wayne R. Douglas, to serve as an Associate Justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.  Justice Douglas has served on the Maine Superior Court and Maine District Court for more than two decades.

Justice Douglas was first nominated to the Maine District Court by former Governor Angus King in 2002 and reappointed by former Governor John Baldacci in 2010.  In 2015, former Governor Paul LePage appointed Douglas to the Maine Superior Court and Maine District Court for more than two decades.

“I am deeply humbled by Governor Mills nomination to serve on the Maine Supreme Court,” said Justice Douglas.  “If fortunate enough to be confirmed by the Legislature, I will give careful consideration to each case that comes before the Court, treat all with courtesy and respect and administer justice in a fair and impartial manner.”

Justice Douglas, 71, is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law and received his undergraduate degree from Bates College.  He lives in Old Orchard Beach with his wife and has two adult children.