
Video: When Does the US Flag Fly at Half Staff?
JANUARY 12, 2025 — So, when exactly does the US flag fly at half staff, and who calls the shots? In this video, we examine the curious history of half-staffing in the United States.
JANUARY 12, 2025 — So, when exactly does the US flag fly at half staff, and who calls the shots? In this video, we examine the curious history of half-staffing in the United States.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 — An exhibition at Thomaston, Maine’s Interloc gallery space is examining the influence of print-on-demand (POD) custom flags in shaping modern U.S. political expression, the Midcoast Villager reports. Running from October 26 to December 5, 2024, “Wide Scenarios for Indoor & Outdoor,” curated by artist and professor Alex Lukas, juxtaposes familiar political…
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 — Maine voters on Tuesday opted to keep the state’s current flag, rejecting a proposal to replace it with the historic 1901 “Pine Tree Flag” design, reported the Maine Morning Star. 55% of Maine voters opposed Question 5, a referendum to restore the Pine Tree Flag as the official state flag, while…
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 — As part of the U.S. election today, Maine voters will decide whether to replace their current state flag with a design reminiscent of Maine’s original 1901 flag, which features a pine tree and a blue star, News Center Maine reports. Maine’s Question 5 on the ballot asks voters if they would…
NOVEMBER 2, 2024 — A SurveyUSA poll released on Friday, November 1, shows that 52% of Maine voters oppose changing the state flag, with only 33% in favor and 15% undecided, Bangor Daily News reported. The question asks voters whether they support replacing the current Maine state flag—featuring the state seal on a blue background—with…
OCTOBER 23, 2024 — The question of changing the Maine flag has polarized citizens, Courthouse News Service reports, ahead of the Nov. 5 ballot. The question asks whether voters favor replacing the current state flag, in place since 1909, with the simpler Pine Tree Flag, reminiscent of Maine’s original design. Supporters, like vexillologist David Martucci,…
OCTOBER 22, 2024 — Today, the Maine Office of Fiscal and Program Review said they do not foresee additional costs, if Mainers chose to replace the design of their flag in November, WGME reports. Maine voters will decide on November 5 whether to change the state flag. Question 5 on the ballot asks if they’d…
OCTOBER 9, 2024 — Maine is set to hold a referendum in November to decide on a new state flag. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows addressed concerns in an interview with local news network WMTW regarding the financial implications of this change, assuring that the legislation does not mandate immediate flag replacements. Instead, she noted…