Former Maine Gov. Joe Brennan died Friday evening at his home in Portland, Maine, at the age of 89.
Brennan’s career in public service spanned parts of six decades, beginning in 1965. After stints in both houses of the state legislature and a brief period as a district attorney, the Maine Democrat served as the state attorney general before winning gubernatorial elections in 1978 and 1982.
Following his tenure in the governor’s mansion, Brennan won the election to represent Maine’s 1st Congressional District in 1986 and served two terms in the House of Representatives. After an unsuccessful run to return to the governorship in 1990, he spent more than 13 years as a commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission, earning nominations from Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
Gov. Joseph Brennan (D-ME), left, enjoys a laugh with Sen.
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