PORTLAND – A soldier with ties to Maine has been killed in Iraq, according to Gov. John Baldacci’s office.

Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Christopher Dostie died Friday from an improvised explosive device attack in Baghdad, according to the governor’s office. Dostie was on active duty from Fort Campbell, Ky.

Dostie has family members living in Maine, who have been notified of his death, Baldacci said. No other information was available Sunday afternoon.

“This loss, during the holiday season, is especially hard to bear,” Baldacci said. “The citizens of Maine join in extending our prayers and respect to Shawn’s family, and we remember all those serving their state and country away from home.”