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
Episodes
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...
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 Ele...
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 ...
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
...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 Mai...
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.
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 Gian...
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 ...
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 ...
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_...
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 bir...
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 Forev...
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)
...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...
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-...
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 Musta...
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 Desu...
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...
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)
F...
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)
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