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

LifeFlight Announces New CEO

July 11, 2023

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Read Joe Kellner’s bio and our press release. As we celebrate 25 years of LifeFlight Maine, we are pleased to announce that Joe Kellner will take on the role of chief executive officer for LifeFlight of Maine. Tom Judge, founder and executive director, has decided to step back from his current role beginning October 1, 2023. Joe […]

LifeFlight Patients and Crew Share Why They “Cross for LifeFlight” with WGME Channel 13 in Portland

July 3, 2023

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WGME Channel 13 in Portland is running a series of short commercials highlighting the Cross for LifeFlight. LifeFlight patients and crew were interviewed by the TV station and appear in these clips. We would like to say a huge “thank you” to WGME for their support! We also want to thank LifeFlight patients KC Ford, […]

Sam Carter and Tommy Bennert Support LifeFlight with a Paperclip

July 3, 2023

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How much is a single paperclip worth to LifeFlight to Maine? In the hands of two enterprising young men looking to make a difference: $2,800.

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

June 16, 2023

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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.

High school students and LoM staff pose in front of a LoM helicopter

LA’s Initial First Responder Class Ends with LifeFlight Training (The Lincoln County News)

June 15, 2023

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LifeFlight visited students taking Lincoln Academy’s first responder focused learning block on June 1, 2023.

LifeFlight announces ground transport program at 25th year celebration (Boothbay Register)

June 13, 2023

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Read Boothbay Register story about LifeFlight’s announcement of its ground transport program.

a woman looks over Maine's coast toward an island

Registration Is Open for the 2023 “Cross for LifeFlight”

June 13, 2023

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

John Rolfson installing weather cameras to improve weather observation by pilots

FAA Adds Maine Weather Cameras to Its Site

March 28, 2023

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March 28, 2023, story written by Jim Tise, FAA Communications for the FAA ATOMinute The FAA’s Weather Camera Program has expanded to the northeast coast of the United States for the first time. The FAA is now hosting 18 camera sites in Maine on its weather camera site(https://weathercams.faa.gov/) , with more sites to be added […]

Lifeflight at Sunday River with the Ski Patrol in March 2023

LifeFlight Visits Sunday River Ski Patrol

March 21, 2023

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Throughout our 25th anniversary year, LifeFlight of Maine is visiting partners in emergency care, including members of Maine’s ski patrol. On Saturday, March 11 the Sunday River ski patrol helped up set up a temporary landing zone in front of the new Jordan 8 chairlift and the crew spent an hour visiting with skiers and […]

LifeFlight's three newest helicopters parked together.

LifeFlight Celebrates Complete The Fleet Day: Video

March 1, 2023

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In December 2022, LifeFlight of Maine celebrated the successful conclusion of a $20 million campaign to upgrade our fleet of helicopters. This video includes highlights from the Complete The Fleet celebration.