I have been covering Maine people and stories of public interest for more than 25 years. With genuine interest, I provide news and public affairs information to the people of Maine utilizing both radio and online media platforms. My other passions include my family and music. I am the founder of The Gifts of Music and also volunteer for the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure.
Susan Patten
LePage Administration Releases Medicaid Report
The LePage administration on Friday released the much-anticipated "Alexander Report," which the governor claims shows widespread abuse of the state's welfare system.
Slow Down and Move Over; State Trooper Injured in Southern Maine
As another round of wintry weather hits the state, it has arrived in southern Maine, starting as light snow, and that has caused slippery conditions.
It has also caused another accident involving a Maine State Trooper.
You Will Want One After Watching This [Video]
Think back for just a moment to those innocent days.
Those days when you could sit in the back of the classroom and send a rubber band flying toward the back of a classmate's head.
All it took, was the teacher looking in the other direction, and a proper launch from the thumb and finger.
Update: Dog Found After Running Away From Drug Arrest
Bangor Police went looking for a dog today after making a drug arrest. While police were dealing with the man in the car, his dog had hopped out and run away. Police now say they were notified by the suspect's sister that the dog has been found.
Ice Breaking on the Penobscot River [Video]
What does it take to clear the Penobscot River of ice in the winter?
In this news story the answer is; 65 feet, a crew of 8, and 72-tons worth of rugged Coast Guard persistence.
Critical Thinking, Precision, Team Work [Video]
For over eight years, I taught broadcast journalism at the collegiate level and continuously heard colleagues questioning whether or not educators were teaching students critical thinking skills.
One university clearing teaching critical thinking, and other valuable skills such as listening, observation, and team work, is Ohio State University, and it's through its music program.
Agricultural Entrepreneurs Honored Today in Augusta
The 73rd Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show is underway in Augusta and you can check it out for free, through Thursday.
The show was kicked off earlier today with the recognition of notable contributions to Maine agriculture, by Governor Paul LePage and the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Walter Whitcomb.
A couple from Freeport, Maine was presented
The Ice Storm Aftermath from a Forester’s Perspective
As the freezing rain coated the trees in Maine over the holidays, their limbs and branches got heavier and heavier under the weight of the ice.
Now that the ice has been melted away by wind-swept rains the trees will start their recovery.
Or will they?
The ‘No Confidence’ Battle Plan [Poll]
There's a war of sorts raging that you probably won't hear much about on the evening news.
As frustration with political agendas grows in this country, and approval ratings for both Congress and President Barack Obama are at an all time low, more and more people say they feel helpless.
Even though our elected officials are supposed to represent "the people" many say they're not sure what
Flooding Concerns Prompt Closure in Portion of Downtown Bangor
Wind swept rains now pummeling the state, along with an approaching high tide have officials in the City of Bangor asking people to stay clear due to flooding concerns.
Bangor Police Sgt. Cathy Rumsey says the parking areas referred to as East & West Kenduskeag Plaza are at risk. Th...