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Registration Is Open for the 2026 Cross for LifeFlight and Family-Fun 5K

July 6, 2026

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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, June 2026

June 18, 2026

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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, […]

Mentoring Future Colleagues

June 18, 2026

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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 […]

Steve Littleson Joins the LifeFlight Foundation as Strategic Philanthropic Advisor

June 18, 2026

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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 […]

Leadership Spotlight: Brian Elowe

June 18, 2026

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“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.” […]

It’s more than just a job. It’s a mission.

June 18, 2026

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“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 […]

Fixed Wing Captain Jim Gerry prepares to assist in loading Ginger Eliasberg into LifeFlight’s airplane.

Maine to Manhattan: The Eliasberg Family’s LifeFlight Experience

June 18, 2026

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For generations, the Eliasberg family has spent their summers in Maine. Year after year, they return to their camp on Georges Pond in the Downeast community of Franklin, a place that holds family history and memories of reunions and offers the kind of time together that’s hard to come by the rest of the year. […]

2026 LifeFlight Emergency Care Open raises $45,000 support LifeFlight’s clinical education programs

June 16, 2026

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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 […]

LifeFlight helicopter taking off over Maine woods

In Response to the Searsmont Fire

May 20, 2026

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Many of you have reached out in the wake of the tragic mass casualty incident at the Robbins Lumber Mill in Searsmont. Your concern — for those affected and for our teams — has meant a great deal to all of us. We want to share a brief update, and to thank you. In the […]

Flight Paramedic Grows Relationship Between LifeFlight of Maine and the Maine Army National Guard

May 12, 2026

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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 […]