Frank W Norwood

Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine

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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.comNow Available! Downeast Mike Merch!https://downeast-mike.creator-spring.com/https://anchor.fm/frank-w-norwood/message

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Frank W Norwood

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Downeast Mike Episode 135 *News & Commentary* July 6th, 2026 In Today's Episode: One-Man Sub (1976) FBI Dynamite (1976) Sea-Serpent (1934) 06.07.2026 38:50

Downeast Mike Episode 135 *News & Commentary* Monday, July 6th, 2026 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: One-Man Submarine Stolen From Maine Triggers Alert (1976) FBI Busts Dynamite Hoarders In Portland (...

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) 10.05.2025 30:25

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...

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! 28.03.2025 32:42

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...

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) 10.02.2025 25:14

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...

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 22.12.2024 36:06

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 (Vaca...

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) 23.11.2024 34:56

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) A...

Downeast Mike EP128 - The Sears Island Mystery Creature 26.10.2024 8:11

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 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 07.09.2024 27:39

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...

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 09.08.2024 32:13

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, Temper...

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 19.06.2024 35:38

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...

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 02.06.2024 26:23

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://podc...

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) 16.05.2024 36:58

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 listenin...

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) 28.04.2024 29:16

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:...

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) 05.04.2024 28:32

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: F...

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 22.03.2024 34:16

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 b...

Downeast Mike Episode 118 03-16-24: In today’s episode: A Central Maine Power Rip-Off (1979) A Gaza Grenade (1969) K-Mart: Broken Lamp (1979) Maine’s Richest Man (1891) Two Maine Monster Tales 16.03.2024 33:19

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...

Downeast Mike Episode 117 03-08-24: In today’s episode: Lee Iacoccoa: Trade Your Mustang For An Omni (1979) Food Prices Soar (1979) Democrats Win Portland Elections (1892) Maine’s Bi-Weekly Bird 08.03.2024 29:43

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: L...

Downeast Mike Episode 115 02-09-24: In today’s episode: Sears Island: Build A Desulfurization Plant! (1971) Apollo 14 On The Way (1971) Maine: Thousands of Immigrants (1872) Mammal Of The Moment 09.02.2024 31:52

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 e...

Downeast Mike Episode 114 02-02-24: In today’s episode: Raw Eggs and Israeli Oranges (1978) Russian Nuclear Satellite Crash (1978) Social Security Swindell (1938) White Leghorn Pullets 02.02.2024 35:24

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 toda...

Downeast Mike Episode 113: In today’s episode: Cold Snap Breaks Records (1981) First Test Tube Twins (1981) Giant Eagles Try To Nab Boy (1886) Maine’s Outdoor Shy Tree 07.01.2024 27:49

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:...

Downeast Mike Episode 112: In today’s episode: Snow, Sleet Batter Maine (1970) Maine’s “High Livability” Drawing People Like A Magnet (1970) A Cat Jumps Under A Cow (1884) Maine’s Timely Tree 18.12.2023 31:02

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 episod...

Downeast Mike Episode 111: In today’s episode: Kissinger: Send Arms To China (1976) The Boy Burglar (1893) Smallpox In Portland (1893) Illness Of The Instant, Maine’s Crab On The Move and More! 05.12.2023 24:52

Downeast Mike Episode 111 *News & Commentary* Tuesday, December 5th, 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 episod...

Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine (Trailer) 03.12.2023 0:51

Downeast Mike Episode 110: In today’s episode: All About The Swine Flu (1976) Live Wire Fire (1976) Israel Warns Syria (1976) Illness Of The Instant, Mammal Of The Moment and More! 25.11.2023 37:57

Downeast Mike Episode 110 *News & Commentary* Saturday, November 25th, 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:...

Downeast Mike Episode 109 : In today’s episode:Syria To Back Visit To Israel (1977) Iranian Students At Maine Maritime (1977) Wayne Tool Company (1891) Illness Of The Instant, Mollusk Of The Moment 17.11.2023 30:16

Downeast Mike Episode 109 *News & Commentary* Friday, November 17th, 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 episod...