Chief justice resigning to seek governorship

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Maine’s chief justice said unexpectedly that he is resigning immediately to run for governor next year. Chief Justice Daniel Wathen, 61, would not provide details before a scheduled news


conference today in Augusta but in a resignation letter to Gov. Angus King said the decision came after careful deliberation. Wathen, a registered Republican, left unclear which party, if


any, he would align with in his run for governor. He has also served under Democratic and Republican governors. MORE TO READ