Governor Mills orders flags lowered statewide in honor of Dolly Parton

Governor Janet Mills ordered United States and State of Maine flags lowered statewide starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, for one week in honor of Dolly Parton.

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Governor Janet T. Mills directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered statewide in honor of Dolly Parton, consistent with a directive from the President.

The order applies to flags at locations throughout the State of Maine (“lowered statewide”). The directive is for one week.

The announcement states that the lowering begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and continues for one week.

The announcement provides that the order is “in honor of Dolly Parton,” who “passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80.”

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Last reviewed August 26, 2026