Governor Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Through Sunset April 9

Governor Janet Mills ordered all United States of America and State of Maine flags to be flown at half-staff statewide beginning Friday April 5th and through sunset on Tuesday, April 9th in honor of Maine State Police Detective Ben Campbell.

In the statement, Governor Mills said

"Detective Campbell represented the very best of our state. While we are heartbroken over his loss, we are forever grateful for his service. His legacy of kindness and compassion will be forever etched upon our minds. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with his family, friends, and loved ones - as well as Maine's valiant law enforcement community during this difficult time.

On Thursday night, the Maine State Police announced that the services for Detective Campbell will take place at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.