How LifeFlight’s new Clinical Mentorship Program is bolstering recruitment efforts and strengthening the critical care workforce across Maine. Clinicians from across Maine are taking part in LifeFlight’s year-long Clinical Mentorship Program, which offers in-person education days at LifeFlight facilities, one-on-one mentorship with a current crew member, and the opportunity to accompany crews on clinical observation […]
We are excited to share that Steve Littleson, a longtime healthcare executive and former hospital system CEO, recently joined The LifeFlight Foundation team as Strategic Philanthropic Advisor. In this role, Littleson will help build and strengthen relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners to advance LifeFlight of Maine’s mission and support the significant philanthropic […]
“The most important, powerful, and valuable asset we have is our people, and we have an incredible team at LifeFlight.” – Joe Kellner, CEO The LifeFlight staff and crew consists of more than 140 individuals who take great pride in caring for the people of Maine. Whether they work in an ambulance, helicopter, airplane, or […]
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 LifeFlight Emergency Care Open golf tournament raised $45,000 for LifeFlight of Maine’s clinical education program! More than 140 golfers joined us at The Meadows Golf Club in Litchfield on Monday, June 15, 2026. The tournament is a wonderful opportunity to bring together LifeFlight crew, EMS and aviation […]
Greg Milliken still recalls the first time he considered becoming a flight paramedic. He was taking an EMT class at a municipal airport in Marshfield, Massachusetts when he saw a medical helicopter land at the airport to refuel. “I remember looking out the window and saying to myself, ‘that is something I would really love to do in […]
By Joe Kellner, CEO of LifeFlight of Maine A version of this appeared as an op-ed in the Portland Press Herald on November 3, 2025. I am concerned for our country’s healthcare system. I am worried that in ten years, despite the incredible promise of technology and medicine, millions of Americans will have less access […]
LifeFlight of Maine currently has 143 employees across the organization. Thirty-four people — almost one quarter of the LifeFlight staff and crew — are either veterans or current members of the armed forces. These men and women serve in nearly every role and crew position at LifeFlight and are a vital part of our team. […]
By Felipe Pérez My name is Felipe Pérez, and I recently had the opportunity to join LifeFlight as a summer intern. I am a junior at Bowdoin College, where I am majoring in physics and biochemistry, with hopes to attend medical school after graduating. I also have experience as a 911 paramedic, training in Denver, […]
LifeFlight of Maine’s mission is to provide critical care and medical transport to anyone across the State of Maine, when and where they need it. Every decision and every action taken is designed to accomplish both of those objectives as safely and effectively as possible. “Critical care” is a technical term that encompasses a broad […]
By Melissa Dufault In December 2024, flight nurse Melissa Dufault gave the speech below at 100 Neighbors Who Care of Penobscot Valley’s quarterly meeting. She offered her perspective about working as a flight nurse and what being a part of LifeFlight means to her. After her presentation, 100 Neighbors Who Care selected LifeFlight as their […]
