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
Fire Marshal’s Office Investigates Early Morning Fire
What sparked an early morning fire on Union Street in Bangor this morning remains under investigation and Bangor Fire is being assisted by an official with the state fire marshal's office.
Fire crews from Bangor, Brewer, Orono and Veazie worked in some pretty tough temperatures to douse the flames.
Wanted Man Nabbed by Police After Being Spotted in McDonald’s Drive-Thru
A man described by police as armed and dangerous was taken into custody early Monday morning in Bangor.
Fire Crews Respond to Structure Fire in Old Town
Fire crews have responded to the scene of a structure fire in Old Town.
The call came in shortly after 10 this morning and callers reported seeing flames going up the side of the building.
Orono Man Faces Charge of Attempted Murder as Victim Fights for Life
A 50-year-old man fights for his life after being stabbed multiple times and the man accused in the attack is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault.
Orono police were called to a boarding house on Park Street yesterday afternoon to a report of a stabbing in progress.
Bangor Festival of Lights Parade [VIDEO]
The crowds lined Main Street in Bangor as the Festival of Lights Parade delighted children of all ages.
Local Business Destroyed by Fire
Fire investigators are sifting through the hot spots and rubble this morning trying to determine what sparked a massive blaze last night in Hancock County.
The fire call came in to Hancock County Regional Dispatch around 7:45 last night and fire crews were dispatched to Harbor Drive in Bass Harbor.
The Festival of Lights Tree Has Arrived [VIDEO]
Downtown Bangor is becoming more festive by the minute and the city's Public Works crews were busy this morning in West Market Square.
The tree was delivered this morning and the lights will be strung, but not lit, just yet.
A Convoy Full of Christmas and Respect for Veterans Gets Ready to Roll
The goosebumps I get have nothing to do at all with the chilly Maine temperatures this time of year and every thing to do with the home-grown spirit of Christmas, and the sense of patriotism and commitment to our U.S. servicemen and women.
And so it begins this weekend in Washington County with the laying of wreaths on both sides of the U.S. border Saturday in Calais by the Gold Star Mothers and t
Slippery Roads and Structure Fire Part of Morning Obstacles for Drivers
As the temperature hovers right around the freezing mark this morning road crews are being called out in Penobscot County as some side roads are nothing but ice.
New Protection for State Police Officers
Some of Maine's state police force is now better protected thanks to a non profit organization.
A total of eight K9 officers have been outfitted with new vests.