In the summer of 2025, 95 participants crossed more than 3,700 miles. These participants raised more than $216,000, thanks to the support of 1,500 donors. The Cross for LifeFlight is our most important fundraising event of the year and is one of the easiest ways to support our lifesaving mission. Every dollar we raise and […]
During the month of December, we asked our social media followers to submit photos to our LifeFlight Photo Contest. We had dozens of entries from both the general public and LifeFlight of Maine staff and crew. Thank you to everyone who took part! Public Submission Winners: Crew Submission Winners: All of the submissions can be […]
“We don’t appreciate you guys until we really need you,” – John Beaupre
“It raises everybody’s game, whether they are planning to come work for LifeFlight or not,” Tom Gutow said of LifeFlight’s Critical Care Academy. Tom is LifeFlight’s Senior Clinical Educator. He has trained dozens of critical care clinicians, colleagues at both LifeFlight and medical centers around the state, including the six people who comprised the most […]
Bangor, Maine – Ted Freeman joined the LifeFlight of Maine team this week as Chief Pilot, a critical leadership role in LifeFlight’s aviation program. Ted has nearly two decades of experience in aviation. As Chief Pilot, Ted is responsible for ensuring that all LifeFlight Aviation Services (LFAS) flight operations comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, as well […]
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 […]
Why Jim and Pam Cleveland Support LifeFlight Jim and Pam Cleveland have fond memories of spending summer days in Islesboro with their family. The island in Penobscot Bay is only fourteen miles long and is home to slightly more than 600 year-round residents. It’s where Pam grew up and where the couple’s children and grandchildren […]
Dan Daigneault is a native Mainer, French Canadian by descent, who grew up in Lewiston. He earned a degree in finance and accounting from the University of Maine. After a short period in Rhode Island early in his career, he moved back to Maine and eventually set down roots in mid coast Maine. Dan is […]
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. […]
LifeFlight of Maine recently celebrated the opening of a new helipad in Bar Harbor, made possible by $250,000 of generous donor support. The new, year-round helipad will improve swift access to advanced care for critically ill and injured patients. Its construction was a collaborative effort with LifeFlight, MDI Hospital, the Town of Bar Harbor, and the Bar Harbor Fire […]
