In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet T. Mills (D) has ordered the US and State of Maine flags lowered to half-staff immediaely through Saturday, May 28th in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Uvalde, Texas.

“Like people across Maine my heart is broken by the horrific news out of Texas.  My prayers are with the families and loved ones of the innocent young children and the teacher senselessly taken from us those injured,” said Governor Mills.  “The people of Maine share in the tremendous grief felt by the people of Texas on this tragic day.”