Maine State Flags to be Lowered in Cape Elizabeth to Honor Richard D. Hewes

AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage today ordered the State of Maine flag lowered to half-staff on Thursday in the Town of Cape Elizabeth in honor of Richard D. Hewes, 87, who died Tuesday, July 8. U.S. flags must remain at full staff.

“The First Lady and I were saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Hewes, and we send our deepest condolences to the family,” said Governor LePage. “Mr. Hewes served the State of Maine with great distinction, and his record of public service had a profound influence on politics.”

Mr. Hewes began his political career when he was elected to the Cape Elizabeth School Board. Elected in 1966, he served as the State Representative to the Maine legislature, representing Cape Elizabeth until the late 1970s and serving as Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives from 1972 to 1974. From 1978 to 1980, he represented Cape Elizabeth, South Portland and part of Scarborough in the State Senate.

In 1983, Governor Joe Brennan appointed him as Cumberland County Commissioner, where he served into the 1990s.

State of Maine flags should be flown at half-staff only on the day of the funeral, Friday, July 11.