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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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00:30:25

Downeast Mike Episode 133 *News & Commentary*...

Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine ·

2025/05/10

Downeast Mike Episode 133 *News & Commentary* Saturday , May 10th, 2025Our 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. In today’s episode: Gas Station Closing – Inflation 8 ½% (1979) U.S. – British Tariffs (1933) Volcano Suicides (1933)Swedish Immigrants Arrive (1890)Thank you for listening! Please send your story suggestions,

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00:32:42

Downeast Mike Episode 132 *News & Commentary* Friday,...

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2025/03/28

Downeast Mike Episode 132 *News & Commentary* Friday, March 28th, 2025Our 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. In today’s episode: Maine Potato Tariff War With Canada (1935) Hydro-Electric Power Plant Waterville (1899) Smallpox Scare (1899)Horse Cart Meets Electric Train In Bath (1899)All New Segment – Downeast Dating!Thank you

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00:25:14

Downeast Mike Episode 131 *News & Commentary* Monday,...

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2025/02/10

DowneastMike Episode 131 *News & Commentary* Monday,February 10, 2025Our Motto:Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – theinterpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Did you know? Downeast Mikecontains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine.In today’s episode:Panama Canal Discussion (1978)Russian Nuclear Spy Satellite (1978)Women As Farmers (1894)Thank you for listening! Pleasesend your story suggestions, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com

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00:36:06

Downeast Mike Episode 130 *News and Commentary* Sun.,...

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2024/12/22

Downeast Mike Episode 130 *News & Commentary* Sunday, December 22, 2024 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. In today’s episode: Coast Guard Sinking (1975) Don’t Spank (1975) One Biscuit A Day (1898) Dawn Barclay’s Book (Vacations Can Be Murder…) 2025 Thank you for listening! Please send your story suggestions,

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00:34:56

Downeast Mike Episode 129 *News and Commentary* Sat.,...

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2024/11/23

Downeast Mike Episode 129 *News & Commentary* Saturday, November 23, 2024 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. In today’s episode: Nuked Lobsters (1977) Pneumonia Vaccine (1977) Electric Railroad Proposed In Gardiner (1892) Angry Democrats Riot In Maine (1892) Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes,

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00:08:11

Downeast Mike EP128 - The Sears Island Mystery Creature

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2024/10/26

On September 15th, 2017, we observed something in the Penobscot River. Possibly a seal or pilot whale, but it's behavior and actions were different from the sea life normally seen in the area. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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00:27:39

Downeast Mike Episode 127 09-07-24 In today’s...

Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine ·

2024/09/07

Downeast Mike Episode 127 *News & Commentary* Saturday, September 7th, 2024 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. In today’s episode: Heat Wave Scorches (1984) Heat Wave Hits Hard (1973) Frank Sinatra, Real Estate, Crime Round Up (1973) The Hairy Giant Of Connecticut Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday

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00:32:13

Downeast Mike Episode 126 08-09-24 In today’s...

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2024/08/09

Downeast Mike Episode 126 *News & Commentary* Friday, August 9th, 2024 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. In today’s episode: US Troops Take Up Positions In Saudi Arabia (1990) Crime Roundup (1990) Hydrophobia Bites, Temperatures Spike; Hen Scratch (1876) The Maine Lighthouse With A Second Job Thank you for

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00:35:38

Downeast Mike Episode 125 06-19-24 In today’s...

Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine ·

2024/06/19

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. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in? In today’s episode: Revisiting Fathers Day (1976) Weather Modification (1976) Downeast Dolphin Stranding (1976) Maine Mammal Of The Moment Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday

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00:26:23

Downeast Mike Episode 124 06-02-24 In today’s...

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2024/06/02

Downeast Mike Episode 124 *News & Commentary* Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 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. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in? Checkout: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/maine_news_podcasts/ Downeast Mike is #3 on the most popular Podcasts in Maine

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00:36:58

Downeast Mike Episode 123 05-16-24: In today’s...

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2024/05/16

Downeast Mike Episode 123 *News & Commentary* Thursday, May 16th, 2024 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! In today’s episode: Army Orders Nuclear Cannon Shells (1973) Lost In The Fog (1973) Potato Smuggling (1893) Maine Fat Man Convention (1870) Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com

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00:29:16

Downeast Mike Episode 122 04-28-24: In today’s...

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2024/04/28

Downeast Mike Episode 122 *News & Commentary* Sunday, April 28th, 2024 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. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in? In today’s episode: Boomers Expect To Work Forever (1998) Eiffel Tower Good For 23 Years (1928) Doctor Practices

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00:28:32

Downeast Mike Episode 121 04-05-24: In today’s...

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2024/04/05

Downeast Mike Episode 121 *News & Commentary* Friday, April 5th, 2024 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. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in? In today’s episode: Flight 242 Goes Down (1977) Stranded Clammers (1977) J. Allen Hynek & A Maine UFO (1966)

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00:34:16

Downeast Mike Episode 119 03-22-24: In today’s...

Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine ·

2024/03/22

Downeast. Mike Episode 119 *News & Commentary*Friday, March 22nd, 2024 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! In today’s episode: Let’s Can The Electoral College (guess the year!) Heavy Snow Expected This Weekend (1977) The Skowhegan Cheater (1892) A Wolf Attack In Maine (1800) Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com ---

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00:33:19

Downeast Mike Episode 118 03-16-24: In today’s...

Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine ·

2024/03/16

Downeast Mike Episode 118 *News & Commentary* Saturday, March 16th, 2024 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. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in? In today’s episode: A Central Maine Power Rip-Off (1979) A Gaza Grenade – Mid-East Peace Talks (1969) K-Mart:

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00:29:43

Downeast Mike Episode 117 03-08-24: In today’s...

Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine ·

2024/03/08

Downeast Mike Episode 117 *News & Commentary* Friday, March 8th, 2024 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. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in? In today’s episode: Lee Iacoccoa: Trade Your Mustang For An Omni (1979) Food Prices Soar (1979) Democrats Win

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00:31:52

Downeast Mike Episode 115 02-09-24: In today’s...

Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine ·

2024/02/09

Downeast Mike Episode 115 *News & Commentary*Friday, February 9th, 2024 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. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in? In today’s episode: Sears Island: Build A Desulfurization Plant! (1971) Apollo 14 On The Way Down

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00:35:24

Downeast Mike Episode 114 02-02-24: In today’s...

Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine ·

2024/02/02

Downeast Mike Episode 114 *News & Commentary* Friday, February 2nd, 2024 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. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in? In today’s episode: Raw Eggs and Israeli Oranges (1978) Russian Nuclear Satellite Crash (1978) Social

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00:27:49

Downeast Mike Episode 113: In today’s episode: Cold...

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2024/01/07

Downeast Mike Episode 113 *News & Commentary* Sunday, January 7th, 2024 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. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in? In today’s episode: Cold Snap Breaks Records (1981) First Test Tube Twins (1981) Giant Eagles Try To Nab Boy

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00:31:02

Downeast Mike Episode 112: In today’s episode: Snow,...

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2023/12/18

Downeast Mike Episode 112 *News & Commentary* Monday, December 18th, 2023 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. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in? In today’s episode: Snow, Sleet Batter Maine (1970) Maine’s “High Livability” Drawing People Like A Magnet (1970) A Cat

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