Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine

Frank W Norwood
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Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine

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 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

  1. SEP 7

    Downeast Mike Episode 127 09-07-24 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

    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 wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

    28 min

  2. AUG 9

    Downeast Mike Episode 126 08-09-24 In today’s episode: US Troops In Saudi Arabia (1990) Crime Roundup (1990) Rabies Bites, Temps Spike; Hen Scratch (1876) The Maine Lighthouse With A Second Job

    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 listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

    32 min

  3. JUN 19

    Downeast Mike Episode 125 06-19-24 In today’s episode: Revisiting Fathers Day (1976) Weather Modification (1976) Downeast Dolphin Stranding (1976) Maine Mammal Of The Moment

    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 wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

    36 min

  4. JUN 2

    Downeast Mike Episode 124 06-02-24 In today’s episode: Energy Crisis Reaches Skylab (1973) Worker Rescued From The Potato Bin (1973) Ear Biting Trial (1973) Maine’s Ghostly Plant

    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 list! In today’s episode: Energy Crisis Reaches Skylab (1973) Worker Rescued From The Potato Bin (1973) Ear Biting Trial (1973) Maine’s Ghostly Plant Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

    26 min

  5. MAY 16

    Downeast Mike Episode 123 05-16-24: In today’s episode:Army Orders Nuclear Cannon Shells (1973) Lost In The Fog (1973) Potato Smuggling (1893) Maine Fat Man Convention (1870)

    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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

    37 min

  6. APR 28

    Downeast Mike Episode 122 04-28-24: In today’s episode:Boomers Expect To Work Forever (1998) Eiffel Tower Good For 23 Years (1928) Doc Practices Telemedicine (1913) Milk Gets Tested For TB (1896)

    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 Telemedicine (1913) Milk Gets Tested For Tuberculosis (1896) Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

    29 min

  7. APR 5

    Downeast Mike Episode 121 04-05-24: In today’s episode: Flight 242 Goes Down (1977) Stranded Clammers (1977) J. Allen Hynek & A Maine UFO (1966) Electric Railroad In Camden (1892)

    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) Electric Railroad In Camden (1892) Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

    29 min

  8. MAR 22

    Downeast Mike Episode 119 03-22-24: In today’s episode: Let’s Can The Electoral College (guess the year!) Heavy Snow Expected (1977) The Skowhegan Cheater (1892) A Wolf Attack In Maine

    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   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

    34 min
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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 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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