The Freeport Flag Ladies Carmen Footer, 77, left, JoAnn Miller, 83, and Elaine Greene, 73, pose for photographs from well-wishers on their last day.

Andrew Longworth, a member of the Patriot Riders of America, waves to passing motorists on Main Street on Wednesday.

Elaine Greene, one of the Freeport Flag Ladies crosses Main Street while bidding farewell to hundreds of well-wishers.

Gov. Janet Mills, left, poses for photos with the Freeport Flag Ladies -- Elaine Greene, Carmen Footer and JoAnn Miller in the rain on Wednesday in Freeport.

Hundreds of well-wishers turned out Wednesday on Main Street in Freeport for the Freeport Flag Ladies' final appearance after 18 years of weekly flag-waving sessions that began after the attacks of 9/11.

JoAnn Miller, left and Carmen Footer - two-thirds of the Freeport Flag Ladies - stroll up School Street from their shared home to Main Street for their final appearance after 18 years of weekly flag-waving sessions that began after the attacks of 9/11.

Arthur Langley, left, and Linda Gray of Harrington were among hundreds of well-wishers who turned out for the Freeport Flag Ladies' final appearance.

Elaine Greene, 73, one of the Freeport Flag Ladies, receives a hug from David Stevens, a member of the Kora Shriners of Lewiston on Wednesday.