Rep. Irene Gifford

State Representative, House District 28

Maxfield, North Penobscot, Seboeis Plantation, Edinburg, Enfield, Howland, Lagrange, Lincoln, Mattamiscontis, and Mattamiscontis Township

Representative Irene Gifford of Lincoln is serving her second term in the Maine House representing District 28, which includes the towns of Maxfield, North Penobscot, Seboeis Plantation, Edinburg, Enfield, Howland, Lagrange, Lincoln, Mattamiscontis, and Mattamiscontis Township.  She currently serves the 132nd Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources.

Rep. Gifford graduated from Matanawcook Academy, then went on to study cosmetology.  She has worked for 46 years in different shops.  Today she rents her own booth and continues her trade full time. 

Irene was married to Jeffery Allen Gifford for 57 years. Jeffery preceded her as State Representative in the 130th Legislature.  Together, Irene and Jeffery raised 3 children, have 8 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.  In their free time, Irene and Jeffery enjoyed cruising all over the United States on their Goldwing motorcycle.  Irene rode on the back for over 150,000 miles throughout their marriage.

Member News

Legislative Republicans Urge Revocation of Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Leases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2025 AUGUSTA – Republican lawmakers from the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, along with several state Representatives and Senators, have called on U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to revoke all remaining Gulf of Maine offshore wind leases. In a letter…

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Legislators Urge President to Protect Maine’s Environment and Safeguard Coastal Communities

Legislators thank President Trump and call for further action to revoke existing offshore wind permits and leases that threaten the Gulf of Maine STATE HOUSE – Republican members of Maine’s House and Senate have written a letter to President Donald J. Trump thanking him for taking swift action to protect the Gulf of Maine and…

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Rep. Gifford

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 290-5087

Email: Irene.Gifford@legislature.maine.gov

Legislative Address:
2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330

Home Address:
346 Frost Street, Lincoln, ME 04457

Legislative Service

House: 131,132

Committee Assignment(s)

Rep. Irene Gifford

State Representative, House District 28

Maxfield, North Penobscot, Seboeis Plantation, Edinburg, Enfield, Howland, Lagrange, Lincoln, Mattamiscontis, and Mattamiscontis Township
Rep. Gifford

Representative Irene Gifford of Lincoln is serving her second term in the Maine House representing District 28, which includes the towns of Maxfield, North Penobscot, Seboeis Plantation, Edinburg, Enfield, Howland, Lagrange, Lincoln, Mattamiscontis, and Mattamiscontis Township.  She currently serves the 132nd Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources.

Rep. Gifford graduated from Matanawcook Academy, then went on to study cosmetology.  She has worked for 46 years in different shops.  Today she rents her own booth and continues her trade full time. 

Irene was married to Jeffery Allen Gifford for 57 years. Jeffery preceded her as State Representative in the 130th Legislature.  Together, Irene and Jeffery raised 3 children, have 8 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.  In their free time, Irene and Jeffery enjoyed cruising all over the United States on their Goldwing motorcycle.  Irene rode on the back for over 150,000 miles throughout their marriage.

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 290-5087

Email: Irene.Gifford@legislature.maine.gov

Legislative Address:
2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330

Home Address:
346 Frost Street, Lincoln, ME 04457

Legislative Service

House: 131,132

Committee Assignment(s)

Member News

Legislative Republicans Urge Revocation of Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Leases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2025 AUGUSTA – Republican lawmakers from the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, along with several state Representatives and Senators, have called on U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to revoke all remaining Gulf of Maine offshore wind leases. In a letter…

Read More...

Legislators Urge President to Protect Maine’s Environment and Safeguard Coastal Communities

Legislators thank President Trump and call for further action to revoke existing offshore wind permits and leases that threaten the Gulf of Maine STATE HOUSE – Republican members of Maine’s House and Senate have written a letter to President Donald J. Trump thanking him for taking swift action to protect the Gulf of Maine and…

Read More...
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