Flags Lowered in Honor of Former First Lady Nancy Reagan

AUGUSTA, Maine – In honor of former First Lady Nancy Reagan, Governor Paul R. LePage has ordered U.S. flags and State of Maine flags lowered on all public buildings and grounds to half-staff immediately and until sunset on the day of interment.

Governor Paul R. LePage has issued the following statement:

"Nancy Reagan was deeply devoted to her husband and she will be remembered for her love for him and our nation. She was an exceptional First Lady whom the United States was fortunate to have championing drug abuse awareness and education. She was fierce against the fight against drugs and in her own battle against breast cancer. She demonstrated her strength and devotion to President Reagan, as well, as a loving and loyal wife who cared for him so many years. She was committed to the President and her country and for this we are grateful and saddened to know she is gone. Ann and I send our deepest condolences to her children, family and loved ones and offer our prayers on the passing of a wonderful woman, cherished wife and First Lady, Nancy Reagan."

Flags Lowered Today in Memory of Westbrook Mayor Chuluda

AUGUSTA, Maine - Governor Paul R. LePage directed all State of Maine flags in the City of Westbrook to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 20, 2015 in honor of former Mayor Bruce Chuluda.

Mr. Chuluda, 66, died Sunday, March 15, according to Blais & Hay Funeral Home.

Mr. Chuluda served as Westbrook Mayor from 2003-2010. He also served as president of the Westbrook Chamber of Commerce, as a Westbrook city councilor, and as a member of the Public Safety Commission. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Friday at the Westbrook.

The flag lowering applies only to the State of Maine flag in the City of Westbrook.

Please note: If the Maine State and United States flags are flown on the same staff, it is appropriate to affix the Maine State flag with a black ribbon to denote mourning in lieu of lowering.