Governor Maura T. Healey orders flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton

As a mark of respect for the memory of Dolly Parton, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag to be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings. The order begins at 6:00 PM on August 25, 2026, and continues until sunset on September 1, 2026.

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Governor Maura T. Healey issued a half-staff order in Massachusetts as a mark of respect for the memory of Dolly Parton, in accordance with a Presidential proclamation.

The order directs the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag to be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings.

The source states that the order begins at 6:00 PM on August 25, 2026, and continues until sunset on September 1, 2026.

The source text also indicates the order applies to state buildings, including the main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth.

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Last reviewed August 25, 2026