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Keep up to date with the latest news from LifeFlight of Maine and those we serve.


2025 Photo Contest Winners

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 […]

LifeFlight of Maine Raises Awareness About Drone Safety

LifeFlight of Maine is raising awareness about consumer drone safety and the hazards this technology poses to manned aircraft, and in particular air ambulance services. LifeFlight urges drone operators flying those new drones they got during the holiday season to know the rules and exercise caution and common sense as they enter the world of […]

LifeFlight’s Critical Care Academy Provides Training to Clinicians Across Maine

“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 […]

Ted Freeman Joins LifeFlight of Maine as Chief Pilot

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 […]

Connecting Maine’s Islands to Healthcare

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 […]

Dispatches, October 2025

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, As Mainers, we understand better than most the […]