Governor Mills Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Dolly Parton

What this means

Governor Janet Mills ordered United States and Maine flags lowered statewide beginning at 6 p.m. August 25 for one week, consistent with a presidential directive honoring Dolly Parton after her death at age 80. Mills’ statement recognized Parton’s music and philanthropy, including the Imagination Library book program, which Maine expanded statewide in 2023.

Official release

Source material from Maine Governor’s Office. The wording below is the issuer’s statement.

August 25, 2026

Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills, consistent with a directive from the President, has directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered statewide beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25th for one week in honor of Dolly Parton, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80.

“Dolly Parton was an American icon and pioneer of women in country music. Her talents of singing and songwriting will never be forgotten, nor will her love of giving back to her community,” said Governor Mills. “Dolly’s Imagination Library has donated hundreds of millions of free books to kids across the nation, including here in Maine. Thank you, Dolly. We will always love you!”

In 2023, Governor Mills joined Dolly Parton to launch a statewide expansion of the singer-songwriter’s namesake Imagination Library book-gifting program.

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