LifeFlight of Maine is teaming up with the American Red Cross of Northern New England to encourage Mainers to donate blood as the country faces a national blood crisis. According to the Red Cross, some critical blood types have fallen below a one-day supply. Despite thousands of people across the country stepping up to help, […]
LifeFlight of Maine is excited to share that it has added another state-of-the-art medevac helicopter to its fleet. The aircraft is an Agusta 109 SP twin-engine helicopter, manufactured by Leonardo. LifeFlight acquired this helicopter, referred to as “Yankee Mike” for the last two characters in its tail number, N901YM, late last year and had the interior completely rebuilt to meet the specifications of its sophisticated air medical transport program. Yankee Mike was […]
LifeFlight of Maine is teaming up with the Maine Department of Transportation to install new Automated Weather Observing System III (AWOS III) units across the state. The units, which provide real-time weather data, will improve aviation safety in Maine. LifeFlight relies heavily on weather data from AWOS stations across the state to provide reliable, real time information on weather conditions. When a patient transport […]
For Sally Loughridge Busch, art is more than just a hobby — it’s a piece of her identity. Picking up a paintbrush has helped her conquer both life-threatening health issues and daily stressors that are out of her control. Painting serves as a way to express her thoughts and share them with others, without needing […]
The Cross for LifeFlight makes lifesaving missions possible Augusta, Maine – Registration is now open for the 2026 Cross for LifeFlight, featuring an exciting new event: the inaugural Cross for LifeFlight Family-Fun 5K, taking place Saturday, August 15 at Portland’s Back Cove Trail. LifeFlight of Maine is bringing supporters together in person for the 5k, […]
Dispatches shares stories from the patients, supporters, crew, and communities that make LifeFlight of Maine one of the premier air ambulance services in the nation. It is published three times each year by The LifeFlight Foundation. Download this issue as a PDF. Updates from the Flightdeck Dear Friends, Every day across Maine — on rural roads, […]
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 […]
“We fit a very important niche in the healthcare system in Maine. Yet, current challenges in our infrastructure should make everyone in our state recognize the critical role LifeFlight provides in making sure that all of us have access to the critical care that we, or our loved ones, may need at any given moment.” […]
“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 […]
