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Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine

Frank W Norwood

News, commentary, humor from Downeast Mike. The headlines from yesterday and selected local stories of the day, sprinkled with wry Down East Maine observations. Rotating features are the Word of the Day, local birthdays of note, the Maine Mammal of the Moment, one-off poems and occasional songs. More fun at http://franknorwood.com Now Available! Downeast Mike Merch! https://downeast-mike.creator-spring.com/ https://anchor.fm/frank-w-norwood/message

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Downeast Mike Episode 75 *News & Commentary* January...

Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine ·

2023/01/28

Downeast Mike Episode 75 *News & Commentary* January 28th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, January 28th, 2023 Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. A Historical Literary Auditory Candy Store. In today’s episode: Kerry Wins NH Primary (2004) Nations First Telephone Exchange (1878) Penobscot Jail Dungeon (1885) Jumping Frenchmen Of

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00:31:18

Downeast Mike Episode 74 *News and Commentary*...

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2023/01/21

Downeast Mike Episode 74 *News & Commentary* January 21st, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, January 21st, 2023 Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. A Historical Literary Auditory Candy Store. In today’s episode: A Civil War Survivor Dies (1929) $10,000 Bathroom In Bar Harbor (1929) Electric Train Trouble Auburn (1897) Maine Insect Of

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00:36:36

Downeast Mike Episode 73 *News and Commentary*...

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2023/01/13

Downeast Mike Episode 73 *News & Commentary* January 13th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Friday, January 13th, 2023 Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. A Historical Literary Auditory Candy Store. In today’s episode: Do You Sell Dogfish? Woof-woof! (1972) Hong-Kong Flu Attacks Maine (1972) Cabot Mill Goes Electric (1892) Lumber Business

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00:44:05

Downeast Mike Episode 72 *News and Commentary*...

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2023/01/06

Downeast Mike Episode 72 *News & Commentary* January 6th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Friday, January 6th, 2023 In today’s episode: Warm Spell Facilitates Oil Delivery (1971) Glenburn Maine Burns It Down (1971) Flu Outbreak In Florida (1971) Russian Nuke Garage In Cuba(1971) Maine’s Mammal Of The Moment Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to

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00:38:21

Downeast Mike Episode 71 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/12/31

Downeast Mike Episode 71 *News & Commentary* December 31st, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. A Historical Literary Auditory Candy Store. Today is Saturday, December 31st, 2022 In today’s episode: Ads and Movies (1976) Walt Whitman Grows Weak (1891) Yawning Your Jaw Out Of Place (1891) Party In The Post Office Cellar

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00:36:06

Downeast Mike Episode 70 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/12/23

Downeast Mike Episode 70 *News & Commentary* December 23rd, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. A Historical Literary Auditory Candy Store. Today is Friday, December 23rd, 2022 In today’s episode: Minus 30 Fahrenheit in Houlton (1980) Ads and Movies (1980) The Pukwudgies (1877) A Sea Serpent In Maine Waters (1886) Thank

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00:30:38

Downeast Mike Episode 69 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/12/14

Downeast Mike Episode 69 *News & Commentary* December 14th, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 In today’s episode: The Ultimate Maine Word Ads and Movies (1977) Cosmonauts Take Day Off (1977) A Boar Attacks Frank In Biddeford (1895) Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast:

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00:30:58

Downeast Mike Episode 68 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/12/10

Downeast Mike Episode 68 *News & Commentary* Saturday, December 10th, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, December 10th, 2022 In today’s episode: The Recession Is Here (1971) Blood Worms And Nuke Plants (1971) Removing Vitamin D From Bread(1971) Howling Revivalists (1901) Maine’s Cat Fish Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to

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00:37:18

Downeast Mike Episode 67 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/12/02

Downeast Mike Episode 67 *News & Commentary* December 2nd, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Friday, December 2nd, 2022 In today’s episode: President’s Energy Policy – More Coal And Solar (1976) Expert: Color TV’s From China Within 5 Years (1976) Brunswick Train Station Goes Boom (1907) Measles and Diphtheria in Rhode Island (1895) 10,000 Partridges For The Pear Tree (1895) Please Take Me To The Pigeon

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00:27:51

Downeast Mike Episode 66 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/11/18

Downeast Mike Episode 66 *News & Commentary* November 18th, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Friday, November 18th, 2022 In today’s episode: CMP Requests A 15% Rate Increase (1971) Inmates Build Forklift Tank And Escape (1971) Republicans Demand Election Result Inspection (1879) Maine’s Mineral Of The Moment Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to

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00:32:43

Downeast Mike Episode 65 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/11/05

Downeast Mike Episode 65 *News & Commentary* November 5th, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, November 5th, 2022 In today’s episode: Academic Standards Decline (1976) Computer Issue Forces Election Recount (1976) Departing President’s Pension $90k (1976) Maine’s Arachnid With Attitude Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com ---

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00:33:31

Downeast Mike Episode 64 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/11/02

Downeast Mike Episode 64 *News & Commentary* November 2nd, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 In today’s episode: President Eyes Oil Windfall Tax (1979) Hydroelectric Plant Opens (1979) US Aircraft Carrier Group Moved Closer to Korea (1976) Maine’s Ambitious Amphibian (Greater numbers than moose and deer!) Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and

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00:34:07

Downeast Mike Episode 63 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/10/26

Downeast Mike Episode 63 *News & Commentary* October 26, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 In today’s episode: Corrupt Voting Machines (1962) Portland’s New Electric Trains (1895) Lobster Management Plan (1976) West Pittsfield Needs A Spanker (1895) General Electric Lays Off Workers (1895) Maine’s Honorary Mammal Of The Moment Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday

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00:35:17

Downeast Mike Episode 62 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/10/22

Downeast Mike Episode 62 *News & Commentary* October 22, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 In today’s episode: Worst Inflation In 25 Years (1974) Electric Car Will Solve Problems (1974) Fall River Anti-Freeze Riot (1974) Lewiston Cops Chase A Pig (1902) Maine’s Mammal Of The Moment Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to

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00:34:44

Downeast Mike Episode 61 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/10/18

Downeast Mike Episode 61 *News & Commentary* October 18, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 In today’s episode: Rockland Looks To Replace People With Computers (1974) Boston Celtics Entertain Augusta, Maine (1974) France Wants to Light the Pipe of Peace (1900) Shakers In Gray Get Phones (1900) Maine’s Mollusk Of The Moment Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday

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00:34:39

Downeast Mike Episode 60 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/10/08

Downeast Mike Episode 60 *News & Commentary* October 08, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, October 8th, 2022 In today’s episode: CMP Raises Rates (1976) The President: US Will Never Concede To Russia (1976) The Balloon That Almost Made It From Maine To Spain (1976) Bad Ad Round Up (1956) Maine’s Mammal Of The Moment Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests

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00:31:27

Downeast Mike Episode 59 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/10/05

Downeast Mike Episode 59 *News & Commentary* October 05, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 In today’s episode: A Tall Traveler (1971) Whaling and Telephones (1885) Collecting Cigar Stubs in Lewiston (1885) Maine’s Bi-weekly Bird Returns The Star You’ll Never See From Maine Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to

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00:35:37

Downeast Mike Episode 58 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/09/30

Downeast Mike Episode 58 *News & Commentary* September 30, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Friday, September 30th, 2022 In today’s episode: President Proposes Gas Tax (1974) Bad Ad Friday Round-up(1940) Roy Clark Thrills Bangor (1974) Maine’s Bi-weekly Bird New Song from Downeast Mike – Holly Had A Bass Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to

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00:46:25

Downeast Mike Episode 57 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/09/24

Downeast Mike Episode 57 *News & Commentary* September 24, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, September 24th, 2022 In today’s episode: Maine Pilot Gets Shocked (1976) Prime Minister Trudeau Visits (1976) Shipwrecked Sailor Dives for Cheese (1976) Downeast Mike Goes Off The Rails Maine’s Glowing Moss Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to

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00:34:22

Downeast Mike Episode 56 *News and Commentary*...

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2022/09/21

Downeast Mike Episode 56 *News & Commentary* September 21, 2022 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 In today’s episode: Hurricane Hits Honduras (1974) Dawn of Bad TV (1974) Inflation Hits High (1974) Bishops Bar Dancer (1922) Maine’s Woodland Fishy Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this

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