Joseph E. Brennan, Esteemed Former Maine Governor and Congressman, Dies at 89

Brennan's legacy as a dedicated public servant and advocate for justice and education is remembered following his passing at his Portland home.

Joseph E. Brennan, former Maine governor and Democratic congressman, has passed away at 89.
Brennan died at his home in Portland, Maine, with his wife by his side.
He served as Maine’s governor for two terms and represented Maine’s 1st Congressional District in Congress for two terms.
Brennan was remembered as a dedicated public servant with a strong commitment to justice, education, and the welfare of the people of Maine.
His political career was influenced by his upbringing in a working-class neighborhood in Portland.