Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine

Frank W Norwood
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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

  1. 05/10/2025

    Downeast Mike Episode 133 *News & Commentary* Saturday, May 10th, 2025 In today’s episode: Inflation 8 ½% (1979) British Tariffs (1933) Volcano Suicides (1933) Swedish Immigrants Arrive (1890)

    Downeast Mike Episode 133 *News & Commentary* Saturday , May 10th, 2025 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: 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, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com

    30 min

  2. 03/28/2025

    Downeast Mike Episode 132 *News & Commentary* Friday, March 28th, 2025 In today’s episode: Tariff War With Canada (1935) Hydro-Electric Power Plan (1899) Smallpox Scare (1899) Downeast Dating!

    Downeast Mike Episode 132 *News & Commentary* Friday, March 28th, 2025 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: 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 for listening! Please send your story suggestions, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com

    33 min

  3. 02/10/2025

    Downeast Mike Episode 131 *News & Commentary* Monday, February 10, 2025 In today’s episode: Panama Canal Discussion (1978) Russian Nuclear Spy Satellite (1978) Women As Farmers (1894)

    DowneastMike Episode 131 *News & Commentary* Monday,February 10, 2025 Our 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

    25 min

  4. 12/22/2024

    Downeast Mike Episode 130 *News and Commentary* Sun., December 2, 2024 Coast Guard Sinking (1975) Don’t Spank (1975) One Biscuit A Day (1898) Dawn Barclay’s Book (Vacations Can Be Murder…) 2025

    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, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com

    36 min

  5. 11/23/2024

    Downeast Mike Episode 129 *News and Commentary* Sat., November 23, 2024 Nuked Lobsters (1977) Pneumonia Vaccine (1977) Electric Railroad In Gardiner (1892) Angry Democrats Riot In Maine (1892)

    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, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com

    35 min

  6. 10/26/2024

    Downeast Mike EP128 - The Sears Island Mystery Creature

    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.

    8 min

  7. 09/07/2024

    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

    28 min

  8. 08/09/2024

    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

    32 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

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