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Is the Flag at Half Staff in Maine Today?
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Federal status: Full Staff
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State source last checked: Oct 30, 2026, 1:48 PM ET
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About today's flag status in Maine
We could not currently verify this state's official source, so the federal Full Staff baseline is shown without claiming Maine confirmation. The federal result is shown only as a fallback and is not a verified Maine status. Presidential proclamations and federal orders generally apply nationwide, while the governor can issue a separate order for state property and other covered locations in Maine. Check the current national flag status alongside this state result.
Detected orders
Recent half-staff events in Maine
| Order and reason | Effective | End | Article / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Mills Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Senator Lindsey GrahamGovernor Mills Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Senator Lindsey Graham | Jul 18, 2026, 12:00 AM ET | until 6:00 p.m. on July 18, 2026 | Event article Official order ↗ |
| Governor Mills Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Senator Lindsey GrahamGovernor Mills Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Senator Lindsey Graham | Jul 18, 2026, 12:00 AM ET | until 6:00 p.m. on July 18, 2026 | Event article Official order ↗ |
| Governor Mills Directs Flags Lowered on Saturday to Mark Two Years Since Lewiston TragedyGovernor Mills Directs Flags Lowered on Saturday to Mark Two Years Since Lewiston Tragedy | Oct 25, 2025, 12:00 AM ET | until sunset on October 25, 2025 | Event article Official order ↗ |
| Governor Mills Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Victims of Minnesota TragedyGovernor Mills Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Victims of Minnesota Tragedy | Aug 31, 2025, 12:00 AM ET | until sunset on August 31, 2025 | Event article Official order ↗ |
| Consistent with President’s Directive, Governor Mills Extends Flag Lowering in Honor of Congressman Alcee HastingsConsistent with President’s Directive, Governor Mills Extends Flag Lowering in Honor of Congressman Alcee Hastings | Apr 6, 2021, 5:22 PM ET | until sunset on April 7, 2021 | Event article Official order ↗ |
Authority
Who orders flags to half-staff in Maine?
The President directs flags at federal buildings and may issue a nationwide proclamation. The governor can order flags lowered at Maine government facilities and may invite other organizations to participate. When both orders apply, follow the instruction covering your building or organization and the longer applicable period.
Order details
How half-staff orders work in Maine
An official order normally identifies the person or event being honored, when flags should be lowered, when they return to full staff, and which locations are covered. Timing can include sunrise, sunset, noon, or exact dates, so the linked order remains the controlling instruction.
Jurisdiction
Federal vs. Maine orders
A presidential proclamation is national and governs federal facilities. A Maine governor's order is state-specific and can have a different reason or schedule. A state page should therefore be read together with the federal status, especially when deciding when to return a flag to full staff.
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Official Maine flag information
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