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AUGUSTA — The 128th Maine Legislature convenes today, but one seat will be empty as District 13 State Rep. George Hogan, D-Old Orchard Beach, recovers from an illness.
District 13 covers the town of Old Orchard Beach.
Hogan, 75, said in a phone interview Tuesday he is recovering from an illness and would not be making the trip up to Augusta Wednesday.
He said it might be a couple of weeks before he’s well enough to go to Augusta, but right now he needs to rest and regain his strength.
According to the Maine Legislature calendar, the house is scheduled to be in session Wednesday and Thursday of this week and Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. No public hearings or work sessions are scheduled for the first two weeks.
Hogan said he’s been in contact with House Majority Leader Erin Herbig and Assistant Majority Leader Jared Golden and they’ve been very understanding of the situation and “very considerate.”
He said he will remain in contact with other legislatures while recovering to keep abreast of the proceedings in the State House.
 “Committee work and votes have not yet begun so this is a good time for Rep. Hogan to strengthen his health and well-being,” said Herbig in an email. “He will be kept up to date and remain a key voice in shaping issues facing the House in his absence. We will also continue working closely with him on all constituent issues. We look forward to welcoming him back to continue faithfully serving the people of Maine.”  

— Staff Writer Liz Gotthelf can be contacted at 282-1535, ext. 325 or [email protected].


 
 

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