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
Fire Crews Battle Mobile Home Fire
Few details are yet available from the scene but fire fighters from several Penobscot County communities have been called out to the scene of a structure fire in Chester.
The fire was reported to Penobscot County Regional Dispatch shortly after 10 this morning.
A New Tool for Search and Rescue in Maine [VIDEO]
The state of Maine has some difficult terrain to navigate and that's particularly true in the event of search and rescue operations.
Now, state game wardens and marine patrol officers have a new tool to help them, and they've been training.
National Grant Leads to Development of COA’s Sustainable Farming Model
The Peggy Rockefeller Farm will soon become a working lab of sorts for students attending the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, and for the community as well.
COA just received a 200-thousand dollar grant from the Arthur Vining Davis foundation for the purposes of creating an experiential learning environment. Physics and Engineering lecturer at COA, Anna Demeo says the grant will allow stude
Admitted Drug Addiction Costs Corinth Man
Earl Gary III of Corinth told the courts he robbed the bank because he needed money to feed his drug addiction.
After he entered guilty pleas yesterday in court, Gary was sentenced to serve six months of a five-year prison sentence and he'll face a few years of probation after that.
More Details Released in Double Fatal Crash [UPDATE]
State Police on Monday said a Carmel man caused the fatal, head-on crash that claimed the lives of two men Sunday night on Interstate 95 in Hampden.
Double Fatal Crash Under Investigation; Portion of I-95 Shutdown
The southbound lane of Interstate 95 is shutdown near the Coldbrook Road exit in Hampden, and will be for the foreseeable future, as State Police investigate a fatal crash.
The crash was reported around 7 this evening and several units have responded to the scene.
Man’s Life Claimed by Suicide, Not Fire
What drove a man to take his own life may never be known.
The suicide was discovered yesterday afternoon after fire fighters from several departments were called to the scene of a fire.
The Bangor Garden Show is a Spring Ritual [Video]
The signs of Spring arriving in Maine are all around.
Many yearn for a glimpse of green grass, crocus, and robins as a sign of renewal from the cold and gray backdrops of winter in Maine.
Landscapers and vendors are putting the finishing touches on their displays and wares as the Bangor Garden Show opens this weekend.
The Power of Faith and Music [Inspirational Video]
Many people have experiences in life that are tough to explain how, or why they occurred.
In these instances, some may simply say it's fate or destiny, others still will point to divine intervention.
Christopher Duffley's life story starts out as rather bleak, but his transformation into a compete blessing is powerfully clear in this video.
Maine Military Veterans Have Skills and Experience the State Can Use
Maine is home to a large population of military veteran’s and the state is starting training sessions soon for veterans to learn how to convert their military skills into occupational licenses.
The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation will host a series of educational outreach sessions to help veterans and current service members with getting state occupational licenses.