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
Be Alert, Lock Your Doors, and Call Police
Those are words of advice from Penobscot County Sheriff Glenn Ross and the Maine State Police following an increase in home invasions over the past few weeks, with the most recent happening last night in Orrington.
Two suspects are now being sought and you're being encouraged to come forward with any information that might be helpful.
Brewer Police Search for Robbery Suspect
The call came in this morning just before 5:30 am from the Circle K store on North Main Street in Brewer.
A female walked into the store passed the clerk a note demanding money and indicated that she had a firearm.
Brewer Police say the clerk refused to provide money and the suspect fled on foot, travelling toward the North Brewer Shopping center.
‘Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave…’ It’s Not Just Syria at Stake
As the world watches to see what the United States of America will do about Syria and the use of chemical weapons against civilians in the civil war in that country, many Americans don't really even know what the conflict is about. After all, it's a world away and many think to themselves, "it doesn't affect me anyway."
"We wrote this book for those people who don't have a clue.&quo
Psychiatric Hospital in Maine is Saved from Federal Funding Cuts for Now
As overcrowding issues validate claims of an increase in the need for mental health treatment services in Maine, the Governor announces the crisis facing Riverview Psychiatric in Augusta has been averted.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services had notified the state Riverview's certification status would be revoked by Monday, September 2, 2103, which would have resulted in the loss of twen
Three Survive Boating Accident in Yesterday’s Storms
Three people are lucky to be alive and Game Wardens say it was fortunate all three were wearing life jackets.
Corporal John MacDonald says the three people were out on Schoodic Lake late yesterday afternoon when thunderstorms swept through the area.
Two-Car Crash Kills Man in Dexter
One man is dead following a two car crash in the town of Dexter this morning.
Dexter Police Chief Kevin Wintle says the crash happened near the Garland town line in Dexter this morning just before 4 O'clock.
Fatal Crash Shuts Down Route 3 in Liberty
Traffic has been tied up this morning in the Waldo County Town of Liberty.
Cars are being removed by wreckers as the reconstruction team with the Waldo County Sheriff's Department investigates a crash.
Bangor Homeowners Lose Home to Fire During Renovations
When Bangor fire fighters arrived on scene last night flames were showing from all of the windows of the three-story home on Patten Street in Bangor.
Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Riitano says the call came in around 10:30 from the home of Charlton Butler at 44 Patten Street.
It’s Time for the Bangor State Fair {Video Preview}
Summertime in Maine means state fair time and the Bangor State Fair opens Friday.
Today the local media was given an opportunity to come on to the fair grounds to talk with vendors as they set up for operation.
Two Women Found Dead in Submerged Vehicle in Washington County
Two women were found dead in their submerged vehicle shortly before midnight Tuesday.