Susan Sharon
Deputy News DirectorDeputy News Director Susan Sharon is a reporter and editor whose on-air career in public radio began as a student at the University of Montana. Early on, she also worked in commercial television doing a variety of jobs. Susan first came to Maine Public Radio as a State House reporter whose reporting focused on politics, labor and the environment. More recently she's been covering corrections, social justice and human interest stories. Her work, which has been recognized by SPJ, SEJ, PRNDI and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, has taken her all around the state — deep into the woods, to remote lakes and ponds, to farms and factories and to the Maine State Prison. Over the past two decades, she's contributed more than 100 stories to NPR.
Got a story idea? E-mail Susan: ssharon@mainepublic.org. You can also follow her on twitter @susansharon1
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A six-month investigation into allegations of harassment, hazing and retaliation by and among employees at the Maine State Prison in Warren has resulted in a leadership shakeup, at least temporarily. -
Gov. Janet Mills said, based on input from port and offshore wind stakeholders, including the University of Maine and on technical and engineering analyses, the state has concluded that the Sears Island parcel is the most feasible port development site. It's expected to be 100 acres of development in total. -
Victims' family members say their pain remains overwhelming and their sense of safety has been lost. For those who witnessed the shootings, there are regular nightmares and survivor's guilt. -
Just days after a powerful storm ravaged the Maine coast, another round of heavy winds and rain landed a second blow to the state Saturday. -
Severe flooding destroyed several homes, docks and other structures in the fishing village. And with another dangerous storm on the way Saturday, Mills is urging the public to stay home. -
Along the eastern shore of Moosehead Lake, Scammon Ridge is a highly visible, scenic property that Greenville residents like to explore, hike and hunt. It contains Prong Pond, a popular fishing hole for area children. -
The transcripts from 51 calls span just over two hours, with nearly all of them being recorded in an 11-minute period that began just before 7 p.m. They paint a picture of desperation from callers trying to get help and from dispatchers trying to manage a chaotic situation with multiple victims in two locations. -
As the floodwaters of the Androscoggin River subside, public safety officials say many of those who were asked to evacuate in Lewiston are allowed to return to their homes. -
The Androscoggin River is expected to crest at noon on Wednesday. -
The announcement was made by Maine's congressional delegation on Friday.
