Northern Light Sports Health

02/04/2026

🏆 National Girls & Women in Sports Day 🏆

Today we celebrate the women who paved the way in sports—and especially in athletic training—by advocating, leading, and caring for athletes. Because of them, we don’t just have a seat at the table… we help lead .

Athletic trainers are leaders on the sidelines, in the athletic training room, and behind the scenes. They protect, empower, and elevate athletes every single day through knowledge, compassion, and grit.

To the six incredible women on our athletic training staff: thank you for the countless hours, quiet sacrifices, and unwavering dedication you give to our athletes. Your impact goes far beyond the tape and treatment tables—you are shaping strong, confident athletes and future leaders.

“Girls who play sports become women who LEAD.”
And women who care for athletes help the entire game thrive.

01/31/2026

Congratulations to Mike Burnham on his retirement from the MPA!

Thank you for your years of leadership and for consistently supporting athletics in Maine—especially the vital role of athletic trainers in keeping student-athletes safe. Your impact will be felt for years to come!

https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/01/28/mpa-executive-director-mike-burnham-to-retire/?fbclid=IwdGRleAPq0LdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeQmZT6P69xnWT0kHw_Qu5Ex9WQn9IvgcCohwWP-lG5befQhKFKD896gklwN8_aem_ByDyaWU8JGJHSCtyuv0Wag

Burnham, who has headed the group that oversees interscholastic athletics for seven years, will be succeeded by his assistant, Mike Bisson.

01/28/2026

Big things are happening for Maine’s youth! 🌟 Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is bringing back the FREE Youth Mental Health Summit on Tuesday, March 10, from 8 am to 2 pm at Husson University’s Gracie Theatre in Bangor.

This year’s theme? “Your Story Matters.” 💬 Hear from national speaker Ivy Watts of Active Minds, join empowering breakout sessions, and connect with local resources to support mental wellness. Perfect for high school students, parents, educators, and caregivers. Let’s build stronger, healthier communities—together!

👉 Spots are limited, so register by March 2 at northernlighthealth.org/Youth-Mental-Health-Summit

01/23/2026

❄️ Cold weekend ahead in Maine! 🧤🧣

With frigid temps expected, cold exposure can lead to serious injuries like:
🥶 Hypothermia
🧊 Frostbite
🦶 Trench Foot
❄️ Chilblains

⚠️ Watch for shivering, numbness, confusion, and skin changes.
✅ Layer up, stay dry, take warming breaks, and have extra dry gear on hand to keep athletes and staff safe!

12/15/2025

Happy National Athletic Directors Day! 🏟️

From your athletic trainers, thank you for everything you do to support student-athletes and school sports. Your leadership, organization, and advocacy set the foundation for safe, successful, and meaningful athletic programs. From scheduling and logistics to supporting health, safety, and sportsmanship, your work often happens behind the scenes—but its impact is felt every day.

We appreciate your collaboration, trust, and commitment to doing what’s best for our athletes, coaches, and schools. Today we celebrate you and the countless ways you help our athletic communities thrive. 🏆💪🏻

11/26/2025

Erica had a great time participating in the Wagner Middle School Career Symposium today! She had the opportunity to talk with students about sports medicine, athletic training settings, and what athletic trainers do behind the scenes. Seeing middle schoolers so engaged and curious about future careers was incredible. Huge shoutout to these students for organizing such a great event — We are always grateful for opportunities to share what we’re passionate about! ⚽️🏀🏈🏥

WINTERPORT -- Middle school students in Winterport spent the day exploring various career paths through an event organized by students.

11/17/2025

❄️ Good luck to all our winter sport athletes! ❄️

The season is here, and we can’t wait to support you every step of the way! We’re committed to helping you stay strong, healthy, and performing at your best!

Work hard, play smart, and take care of your bodies — we’ll be on the sidelines ready to keep you moving.
Let’s make it a great season! 🏒⛷️🏀🤼🏊‍♀️

11/14/2025

We are set up at the EMMC Career Exploration Fair until Noon! Come say hi!! ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎

11/09/2025

Sportsmanship Award! Central Boys Soccer! ⚽️

11/08/2025

Sportsmanship Award!!! Go Witches! 🧡

Congratulations are in order for the BHS Girls Soccer program.

They were chosen by the rest of Class A North as the recipients of the “Good Sportsmanship” Award.

Coaches Turmelle, West & Laffey and their girls are invited to accept their honor at halftime of Saturday’s 8-Player State Championship match, hosted at Heddericg Field, with help of many of these girls.

This is a great honor for the program as it represents the values the girls & coaches put on display for the public when they compete on the playing field.

🧙🏼

11/01/2025

State Champions! 🏆 💜

10/18/2025

Dexter Regional High School received their $25,000 from T-Mobile today!!

They are still in the running to win an incredible prize package that includes:

🏟️ $1 million toward athletic field renovations
📋 Guidance from an experienced stadium consultant
🏋️‍♂️ A full weight room package from Rob Gronkowski’s GronkFitness
⭐ Visits from Gronk and Patrick Mahomes
🎉 A free all-expenses-paid tailgate event next year
🏈 A 3-day, 2-night trip for up to 16 people to the SEC Championship Game!

🗳️ Voting is now until October 24th.
👉 Visit: votedexter.com
📧 You can vote once per day, per email address — so vote daily!

Let’s rally behind Dexter and help them bring home this school-changing win. We’ve proudly supported DRHS for the past 10 years, and we couldn’t be more excited to see them in the top 25! 💪❤️