Coverage dated April 7, 2022

Maine panel confirms potential 1st Black judge on top court

Headline from Omaha World-Herald

A legislative panel has voted to confirm a Maine judge who could become the first African American to serve on Maine’s highest court. Maine Gov. Janet Mills nominated Rick Lawrence

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  1. Omaha World-Herald

    Maine panel confirms potential 1st Black judge on top court (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    A legislative panel has voted to confirm a Maine judge who could become the first African American to serve on Maine’s highest court. Maine Gov. Janet Mills nominated Rick Lawrence

  2. Winchester Star

    Potential first Black judge on top Maine court faces hearing (opens Winchester Star)

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    A Maine judge who could become the first African American to serve on Maine’s highest court is set to face a confirmation hearing. Maine Gov. Janet Mills nominated Rick Lawrence

  3. Portland Press Herald

    Lawmakers advance first Black nominee to Maine supreme court (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    State lawmakers heard from District Judge Rick Lawrence on Friday, days before the Senate is expected to vote on whether Lawrence will become the state's first Black justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.

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