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
Brewer Drug Bust
Brewer Police and Maine Drug Enforcement Agents continue to investigate a drug case that resulted in three arrests.
Brewer Chief Deputy Jason Moffitt says police and drug agents executed a search warrant at a home on Maple Street in Brewer yesterday afternoon.
Two Accidents Result in Fatalities
Two accidents last night on Maine roads have resulted in fatalities.
Police in Old town report a 54 year old woman was killed when she was struck from behind while walking on Poplar Street around 6:30 last night. Police say the driver of the SUV that struck the woman stopped immediately and tried to render assistance while calling police.
Managing Maine’s Black Bear Population [VIDEO]
They have been tracking and examining Maine's black bear population since 1975 in the longest running biological study in the United States.
Don't be mistaken though, this is not a desk job.
Wildlife biologists with the Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department (IF&W) have tracked over 3,000 bears to determine their health and well being, and to learn more about the number of bears enteri
Respite in Sarah’s Dream [Video]
Sarah had a passion for music, and great compassion for easing the burden of others.
When she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24, she and her husband Ben, would travel from Maine to Boston for Sarah's treatment. Not only was the young couple dealing with Sarah's diagnosis and the impact that would have on their future, they had to deal with frequent trips that were both exhausting and expe
One of TV’s Greatest Dads is Gone
I'm in mourning.
One of TV's greatest Dads is gone.
I think young people in this country are in desperate need of some decent male role models who pass on the value of love, loyalty, family unity, and hard work.
The kind of values that John Walton passed on to his children.
Another Devilish Story Emerges
Most reasonable people are naturally a bit skeptical when they hear a story about some demonic possession or infestation.
That's one reason why this man has come forward with his story, because he now believes in the classic struggle between God and the Devil after experiencing unpleasant and downright scary events in his Pennsylvania home.
Talk of People Blowing Up Shuts Down Store
A bath salts user manages to shutdown a store in Aroostook County with talk of people blowing up.
State Police Sgt. Josh Haines says State Police, Aroostook County Sheriff's deputies and Border Patrol agents responded to the Bridgewater Gulf Station around 6 last night
Incident in Trenton Ends With Man Hospitalized and Under Police Guard
The incident we reported earlier this morning in Trenton has resulted in a man being hospitalized and charged with aggravated assault.
The violence started to unfold early this morning when a woman was able to run for help after being stabbed.
Two People Missing After House Fire
The fire was reported last night around 10:30 on the Barrows road in the Oxford County Town of Sumner.
Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCausland says the occupants of the home are currently unaccounted for.
A Cold Stand Off in Trenton
Little detail is known at this hour from the actual scene but State Police do confirm a stand off of sorts with a subject in the woods in Trenton this morning.
Trenton Fire was called out shortly after 3 this morning to assist the state police on the Oak Point Road.