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
Did Cartoon Producers Know Something? [Videos]
When I got older and slightly wiser, I realized there was often quite a mature message or theme woven into the story line of many cartoons or feature films for kids.
Science fiction writers also seem to have some sort of soothsaying capability.
So, as the Chinese devote their scientists to studying a cloaking device, I wonder what some of these cartoons, produced many years ago, might mean, if any
A Maine-Made Christmas Wreath for Lady Liberty
Later today the Statue of Liberty will receive a decorative Christmas gift from Maine.
A wreath laying ceremony is planned as the mission of remembering, honoring and teaching continues.
And the Winners Are?
The Rotary Club of Bangor is announcing the trophy winners from the Festival of Lights parade in Bangor.
More than 80 units participated in this annual community event.
Orono Man Faces Charge of Attempted Murder as Victim Fights for Life
A 50-year-old man fights for his life after being stabbed multiple times and the man accused in the attack is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault.
Orono police were called to a boarding house on Park Street yesterday afternoon to a report of a stabbing in progress.
Should They Be Armed? Governor Receives Task Force Report on Maine’s Natural Resources Law Enforcement
As part of their research, the Governor's Task Force on Review of Needs, Resources and Opportunities for Efficiency among Natural Resource Law Enforcement, surveyed other states to see if their forest rangers were armed.
The task force received responses back from 31 states and that information is part of the 15 page report presented to Governor Paul LePage at the end of last week.
Perhaps It’s Best Not to Sit
Clearly, men and women are different and some women might be prone to suggesting men have it a little easier in life, just by design.
For example when using a public restroom, for the most part if it's a quick trip men can get away with not sitting down.
Wreaths Across America Teaches About Those Who Served [VIDEO]
"Those who do not remember the past, are condemned to repeat it." -George Santayana
The personal mission of Karen and Morrill Worcester, to remember the sacrifices made by our military veterans and their families, and to honor and document their service has now become a national movement of sorts.
Bangor Festival of Lights Parade [VIDEO]
The crowds lined Main Street in Bangor as the Festival of Lights Parade delighted children of all ages.
Wind? This Really Makes You Pause
There has to be a simple explanation, but so far, no one has come up with one.
Now granted, it's not that unusual to hear noises in the city, but the general direction from which this noise seems to come from is what makes this sound sort of eerie.
Bridge Traffic Advisory
If your travels take you across the Penobscot Narrows Bridge that spans between Prospect and Verona Island the Maine Department of Transportation is giving you a heads up.
Bridge inspections are planned and that will impact traffic.