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
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.
Surprise in the Sky Over Maine
Look!
It's a bird! It's a plane!
Well maybe not, but it certainly has the attention of a lot of folks on Facebook.
Shooting in Old Town by State Trooper Justified
It was an intense scene that unfolded the night of October 9, 2013 in Old Town when a 28 year old man called 9-1-1 to report he had just stabbed his girlfriend in the chest and was going to take his own life.
Young children were involved in the domestic violence incident but unharmed, and when it was all said and done, a pregnant woman was found dead and her attacker was shot dead by police.
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A Wildlife Rodeo of Sorts in Northern Maine
Tired of your desk job?
Want to lead a life of adventure?
You should think about becoming a moose "mugger" like the guys currently flying in northern Maine, on the hunt for moose.
Missing Man in Bangor Found Dead
Bangor Police have just announced the search for a missing Bangor man was suspended last night because the subject of the search was discovered dead.
One Person Dead in Route 9 Crash
A crash this morning that shut down a portion of Route 9 in Penobscot County has turned fatal.
Maine Sheriff’s Association Names ‘Manager of the Year’
The role of administrator is no easy task and that's certainly the case when it comes to managing personnel, budgets and property, which includes a county jail.
The Maine Sheriff's Association recently held its winter training conference in Portland and awards were also given out.
Gardiner Shooting Suspect Caught
A suspect on the run from police following a shooting in Maine is caught in Massachusetts.
Acting Director of Security with the Maine Department of Corrections, Dwight Fowles, says 30 year old Paul Coyne was arrested early this morning by Massachusetts State Police.
Got Power? Maine PUC Report on GMD/EMP Threat to Grid [Full Report]
For some time now, national experts have been sounding the alarm regarding the vulnerability of our nation's electric power infrastructure.
The threat to the electric grid comes from three possible sources; solar space weather, a nuclear detonation in our atmosphere, or a cyber attack.
Last year, the Maine Legislature required the state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to study the impact that a
Ice Fishing Enthusiasts Feed the Hungry in Maine
Mainers always help Mainers, and one statewide program is expanding to put fresh fish into the hands of those who need it the most; the poor and hungry.
'Tis the season for ice fishing derbies and one angler has figured out a way to deal with regulations, making it possible for weigh-in fish from derbies to be distributed to hunger-relief agencies.
A new pilot project in southern Maine is being co