Press Releases

LifeFlight Makes Significant Investment in Strengthening EMS and Hospital Partnerships

February 14, 2024

Click here to download the press release. LifeFlight of Maine has launched a significant new initiative to bolster its relationships with hospitals, first responders, emergency medical services (EMS), 911 centers, and other stakeholders that rely on LifeFlight to deliver critical care quickly and reliably for patients facing a life-threatening medical emergency.  “At LifeFlight of Maine, […]

A Difficult Day for Maine

October 26, 2023

LifeFlight of Maine statement in response to the horrifying tragedy in Lewiston We are heartbroken by the tragedy that unfolded last night in Lewiston. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and friends, the Lewiston community, and the people of Maine. Lewiston has been a home to LifeFlight since we began 25 […]

LifeFlight of Maine Announces $1.9 Million Investment in Critical Care Ground Transport

June 16, 2023

LifeFlight of Maine has announced that it will acquire three specialized ground ambulances and launch a critical care ground transport program, ensuring that seriously ill and injured patients in Maine continue to get the care they need.

Registration Is Open for the 2023 “Cross for LifeFlight”

June 13, 2023

Registration is now open for the 2023 Cross for LifeFlight, the state’s premier, choose-your-own-activity, summer event.

LifeFlight of Maine Celebrates Successful Conclusion of The Complete The Fleet Campaign.

February 13, 2023

LifeFlight of Maine Completes the Fleet to Provide Mainers withUpgraded Critical Care Air Transport (Auburn, ME) LifeFlight of Maine is the state’s only emergency air ambulance service,bringing advanced skills, medical technology, pharmacy, blood, and more directly to apatient’s side, wherever he/she is. Looking toward the horizon is a necessity in air medical transport, so in […]

Public Notice: Community Engagement Meetings

August 23, 2022

LifeFlight of Maine, recognized nationally and internationally for safety, quality, and innovation, is in the midst of a comprehensive project to improve aviation medicine. LifeFlight is working with the FAA developing a national demonstration Low-Level Instrument Helicopter Flight Routes (IFR) project joining LifeFlight’s existing instrument flight procedures at hospitals, islands, and airports with a flight […]

LifeFlight of Maine Receives $1 Million Gift To Create First Named Endowed Fund

August 15, 2022

The LifeFlight Foundation is thrilled to receive a generous $1 million gift to  establish its first named, endowed fund. The Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Medical  Equipment Fund will support the purchase of specialized medical equipment used on board  LifeFlight of Maine’s airplane, helicopters, and ground support vehicles. 

LifeFlight of Maine Celebrates Opening of Connected Learning & Simulation Labs Made Possible By Gift from Bangor Savings Bank Foundation 

July 13, 2022

On Tuesday, July 12th, at 4pm, simultaneous ribbon cuttings at LifeFlight of Maine’s bases in Bangor, Lewiston-Auburn, and Sanford signaled the official opening of the new Bangor Savings Bank Simulation & Learning Labs. The labs create an important opportunity for LifeFlight to strengthen its clinical education program which supports internal training as well as training for hospitals, emergency medical services, and public safety agencies across the state.

LifeFlight Foundation Seeks Participants for the Annual Cross for LifeFlight 

July 7, 2022

LifeFlight of Maine – the state’s only emergency air ambulance service – is seeking participants in the 2022 Cross For LifeFlight, a statewide, self-led, multi-activity fundraiser that takes place throughout the month of August.