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
Young Driver Killed; Two Others Injured in Hiram Crash
A young woman is dead after losing control of her vehicle on a curve, and two others were hurt.
Hey! Are You Good with a Chainsaw?
It's been said people volunteer for different reasons and there are volunteer opportunities that match any interest.
Well, if you're good with a chain saw, and like scaring the BLEEP out of people, Fort Knox in Prospect has a volunteer job for you!
Bizarre Crime Spree by Canadian Teens Ends in Their Arrest in Maine
The incident started to unfold last night as two teens from Ontario, Canada breached the U.S. Border crossing in Coburn Gore, in what police say, was a stolen vehicle.
Think You’ve Seen Everything? Perhaps Not! [Video]
My mother was always fond of saying to me, "Susan, there's nothing new under the sun."
As I get older I'm really starting to have an appreciation for that saying, but after seeing this I feel the need to give Mom a call and say, "Um, Mom, you may have been wrong!"
Music! It Keeps our Radio Stations Running + Gives Maine Kids Focus [VIDEO]
Think about it for a minute.
Think about all the ways music impacts your life.
Aside from witty and entertaining on-air personalities, and the latest news and information, you tune into your favorite radio station for the music.
Music has always played a huge role in my life, and the teachers I remember and appreciate the most were my music teachers.
Fire Marshal’s Office Investigator Says Arson
Investigators with the Bangor Fire Department, Bangor Police, and the state Fire Marshal's office have been poring over evidence this morning following a garage fire in Bangor last evening.
Sgt. Tim York says last evening's fire on Lincoln street was deliberately set.
Shutdowns + Vendor Changes the Subject of Acadia National Park Forum
Acadia National Park has made headlines as of late and the public has a chance to express their thoughts and concerns with three groups tomorrow night in an Acadia National Park Forum.
Recently, the National Park Service announced it had chosen a vendor to run the park’s concession operations which include the famous Jordan Pond House...
Bucksport Teen Dies in Crash
High school officials in the town of Bucksport are dealing with the loss of a student today.
Military Mine Resistant Armored Vehicles Necessary for Maine’s Law Enforcement Agencies? Tell Us What You Think [POLL]
There's no doubt about it.
If you follow the news, you know our law enforcement personnel face increasingly dangerous situations as criminals become more brazen and well equipped to cause a lot of damage and personal injury.
Mass shootings, bombings, and other emergency situations have resulted in responses from special police tactical teams that are heavily armed as they attempt to secure the sit
Three Face Charges in Washington County Drug Bust
Three people face charges following a drug bust in Washington County in which drugs and guns were seized from the home.
In a press release from the Washington County Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Donnie Smith said deputies executed a search warrant yesterday at the home of 47 year old Randy Preston on Deer Run Lane in Roque Bluffs.