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
Police Need Help Locating Missing Man
The Penobscot County Sheriff's Department is asking for help from the public in locating an elderly man who hasn't been heard from since yesterday.
The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department says 68 year Bernard Santerre of Corinth got disoriented while driving on Route 15 in Piscataquis County yesterday afternoon.
Two Men Face Charges Following Harrington Standoff
Two men face charges after state police resolve a standoff peacefully in the Washington County town of Harrington.
The incident started yesterday afternoon when state police were called to the Robinson home and shutdown a portion of Route 1.
State Police Standoff Ongoing in Harrington
An incident in Washington County is being handled by Maine State Police but few details have been released at this time by authorities.
Bangor Bomb Threat Investigated
The normal Wednesday evening routine was interrupted in Downtown Bangor after a person called the police department just after 7pm saying there was a bomb in Pickering Square.
In order to establish a safe perimeter while they investigated the report police shut down Broad and Water Streets and Nocturnem Draft Haus, The New Waverly, and the 4:20 Shop.
Maine Evergreen Boughs in High Demand
'Tis the season and that means Mainers looking to make some money are out in the woods harvesting Balsam Fir boughs.
The process is called tipping, and Maine landowners are generous enough to give tippers written permission to harvest the evergreen off their property.
But, when someone doesn't get that permission in writing, that's when the Maine Forest Service steps in to enforce Maine's timberla
A Missing Dad is Located
It's not often we get to report on good news, but that's what this story is all about.
Last week, Kelly Frye of Orland reached out to news outlets after she and her family had exhausted petty much every means to establish contact with her father.
Augusta Woman Stabbed to Death
Police are investigating the stabbing death of a young woman in Augusta.
Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCausland says Jillian Jones, 24, was found dead in her apartment last night from stab wounds and police are treating the case as a homicide.
Got Gas? The Ethanol Battle Continues
Have you started up your snow blower yet this season?
In the summer it’s your lawnmower, leaf blower, or chainsaw, but all of these tools are powered by small engines that run on gas.
Chances are, that gas has caused you some trouble and additional expense. Jim Williamson of Jim’s Small Engines in Orrington sees it all the time.
Thrills and Chills Await You [Slide Show]
"Ladies and Gentlemen! Children of all ages!"
From knife throwing acts to clowns, camels to dogs, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus is performing in Bangor.
Known throughout the world as "The Greatest Show on Earth" the circus will have performances at the Cross Insurance Center.
It’s Just a Drill!
Most folks today have become familiar with the phrase, "If you see something, say something."
Today, if you live in certain areas of the state, you may see something, but officials say it's just a drill.