David E. Dutremble is an American politician and firefighter from

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. Dutremble is a Democratic

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from

's 4th District, representing part of York County, including the city of

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and the neighboring towns of

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and

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. In 2012, he beat Independent James Booth to become State Senator, replacing fellow Democrat Nancy Sullivan, who was unable to seek re-election due to term limits. In 2012, Dutremble was named chair of the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife committee. He resigned his seat on January 27, 2016, after already having said he would not seek reelection. He stated that he wished to focus on treatment for alcohol abuse.

Personal

Dutremble is a Lieutenant Firefighter and EMT with the Biddeford Fire Department as well as a Limited Master Electrician in housewiring. He attended

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for licensure. Dutremble is the cousin of Dennis L. Dutremble, who served 8 terms in the

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, including a term as State Senate President.

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