Carter, Gene Born 1935 in Milbridge, ME Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maine Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 26, 1983, to a seat vacated by Edward T. Gignoux. Confirmed by the Senate on June 22, 1983, and received commission on June 23, 1983. Served as chief judge, 1989-1996. Assumed senior status on January 2, 2003. Education: University of Maine, B.A., 1958 New York University School of Law, LL.B., 1961 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. J. Spencer Bell, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1961-1962 U.S. Army Reserve captain, JAG Corps, 1962-1968 Private practice, Bangor, Maine, 1965-1980 Associate justice, Maine Supreme Judicial Court, 1980-1983