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
Protection for K-9 Cops
Some K-9 cops working in Maine's Corrections system get the protection they deserve.
From drug searches to crowd control the Department of Corrections uses four K-9's currently, and two of them are the recipients of new protective equipment.
A Test Flight Without a Pilot! [Video]
Woah!
It's amazing what you can do with technology.
This is the first test flight of an F-16 without a pilot!
A Display of a Lifetime at the Fryeburg Fair
Most outdoors men and women know that when two bull moose decide to tangle with one another, it's going to be a rough and noisy encounter.
Usually, in nature's struggle over territory and mating rights, there's a clear victor and a clear loser. However, when moose get "locked up" it sometimes proves fatal for both animals.
Tell Us What Matters to You
Okay, so everyone has a part of their job that they really don't like, and for me it's compiling the quarterly reports for the public file.
Now, I don't mind the fact that the report is required every quarter to keep our radio stations in proper compliance. What makes it tough every quarter though, is being able to gauge truly what inquiring minds want to know!
If Only Your Toilet Could Talk
If your toilet could talk it might tell you some of the things that Maine waste water treatment crews want you to know.
Seriously. The Associated Press is reporting that a public service campaign is being launched in other parts of the country to talk about the three P's, and what's clogging up municipal waste water systems...
Should Maine’s Forest Rangers Be Armed? The Task Force Continues its Review
Should Maine Forest Rangers be armed?
That was a topic of discussion that got a lot of attention from lawmakers in Augusta earlier this year, and the task force currently reviewing all of Maine’s Natural Resources Law Enforcement continues its work to have a final list of recommendations ready for Governor LePage in November...
A Plea from Maine Parents on National TV [Video]
You have to pay attention to what your kids are doing online to keep them safe.
That was the message as parents of murdered Glenburn teen, Nicole Cable, appeared on the Dr. Phil Show last night to explain to teens and parents the danger of online predators.
For the Love of Music and Maine’s Homeless Veterans
Music is a gift that heals.
This Sunday in Augusta, the love of music will help to provide basic necessities to homeless veterans who have served to protect this nation and our freedoms.
It's the fourth annual Debbie Meyers and Friends Benefit Concert and when you buy a ticket you get over six hours of fabulous music performed by Meyers and several of her talented musical friends...
Where There’s Smoke There’s Usually Fire but Don’t be Alarmed
There's no need to be concerned next month if you see smoke billowing from portions of Acadia National Park.
Park officials are planning prescribed burns next month in order to preserve the cultural landscapes.
A Fitting Tribute to Fallen Fire Fighters
It's now one for the record books, and for the record, the memorial service Saturday afternoon following the parade, was an amazing tribute to Maine's fallen fire fighters and those who died in the 9-11 terror attacks.
The Ellsworth Fire Department hosted the 50th State Federation of Fire Fighter's Convention over the weekend.