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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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.
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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.
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Versant Power says about half of its customers were without power as of Tuesday afternoon — and service might not be restored until the end of the week.
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The Androscoggin River is expected to crest at noon on Wednesday.
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The announcement was made by Maine's congressional delegation on Friday.
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Several hundred people filled the streets of downtown Lewiston, Maine Saturday for a traditional holiday festival. It's been nearly six weeks since a mass shooting in the city left 18 dead and 13 injured. While some see these celebrations as a way to lift each other's spirits, others are still processing trauma and grief.
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Some hospitality businesses are reporting that sales are down 40-60% since the mass shootings at a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston last month.
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Law enforcement have identified 150 people who could be eligible to apply for the funds. A town hall meeting to explain the process and answer questions will be held next month in Lewiston.
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In a statement, the family of 16-year-old Gavin Robitaille thanked the medical teams at Central Maine Medical Center and Mass General for "their help saving Gavin and seeing all of us through our darkest moments." The family says Gavin is facing additional surgeries to reconstruct his arm.
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The Small Business Administration is encouraging Maine small businesses and nonprofits affected by the shelter-in-place order and the mass shootings in Lewiston to apply for low-interest, long-term Economic Injury Disaster Loans.