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
When Music Heals and Inspires [Video]
Sarah Robinson may not have known cancer was creeping in to her body when she did, if it had not been for her drumming.
There was a feeling that just wasn't right in her arm and hand, and after a gig with the family band, Sarah got that feeling checked out, and it turned into a brain cancer diagnosis.
It was during her treatment that Sarah realized other people in Maine enduring cancer treatment w
Bank Robbery in Corinth
Penobscot County Sheriff's deputies and State Police are scouring the Corinth and Hudson area at this hour after a reported bank robbery.
The robbery was reported just after 9 this morning at the Camden National Bank Branch on Main Street in Corinth.
They May Not Feel Shame but They Sure Can Have Fun [Video]
This is hilarious and I can completely relate with what the dog's thinking.
As many of you know, I have a German Shepherd named Coda, and he's not allowed on our bed.
When he was younger though he tested his luck and got caught, although we didn't use the video camera like this dog owner did, Coda knew he was being watched.
Bill to Arm Maine’s Forest Rangers Moves Forward
Officers in every other branch of natural resources law enforcement in Maine are trained annually and armed.
They carry to protect themselves, and others as they go about enforcing Maine's laws.
Forest Rangers enforce Maine's laws too, and even though their jurisdiction is the state's timberland, they're often investigating serious crimes such as theft and arson.
Former State Police Chief Accused of Sexual Contact with Minor
Former Maine State Police Chief Andrew Demers, 73, of New Gloucester posted bail this morning and was released from Cumberland County Jail after being charged with unlawful sexual contact of a minor.
Dead Man Identified by Police as Bangor Resident
Bangor Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a man's death and now they're reaching out to the public for more information.
During last week's major snow storm, police received a report on a person lying on the ground in front of the Walmart sign on Stillwater Avenue.
Maine’s Turning Grey and That Requires Action [Full Report]
In the next two decades one in four Mainers will be over the age of 65.
That means the state faces a lot of challenges and opportunities as it relates to providing services and supports capable of meeting the needs of Maine's seniors.
Maine’s ‘War on Drugs’ Requires Solutions and Simultaneous Cooperation Not Politics
Generally speaking, solutions are found in common interest and a tenacious commitment to solve a problem.
Unfortunately, when every problem is viewed through lenses clouded by political ideology, precious little gets accomplished.
One of the biggest problems facing the state of Maine is drug addiction, and the costs to the state, both financial and human.
Think Spring! Maine Growers Are [Video]
Take heart!
As Mother Nature wallops the state with a March snow storm, there are many greenhouse and nursery operators throughout the state who are busy planting plugs, sifting soil, and getting ready to lift you out of you winter doldrums.
Spring Smelting Gets Shut Down
The smelt need time to recover.
That's the word from the Maine Department of Marine Resources which is announcing a closure of the spring fishery starting this Friday.