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 108 : In today’s episode: Rough Opening Day For Deer Hunters (1977) Boston Pops Rock 7500 In Augusta (1977) All About Matches (1893) Word Of The Day, Birthdays, A Constellation 08.11.2023 33:01

Downeast Mike Episode 108 *News & Commentary* Wednesday, November 8th, 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 epis...

Downeast Mike Episode 107 Video ED: In today’s episode: Trudeau Says He Won’t Quit (1972) Russians Heading Towards Kherson (1972) Bad Ad Roundup (1972) Diary from 1800, Mammal of the Moment and More! 03.11.2023 34:12

Downeast Mike Episode 107 *News & Commentary* Friday, November 3rd, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Friday, November 3rd, 2023 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...

Downeast Mike Episode 107 : In today’s episode: Trudeau Says He Won’t Quit (1972) Russians Heading Towards Kherson (1972) Bad Ad Roundup (1972) Diary from 1800, Mammal of the Moment and More!! 03.11.2023 34:10

Downeast Mike Episode 106 (Video) : In today’s episode: Maine Senator: No US Troops In Middle East (1973) No Evidence UFO’s Exist (1973) 376 MPG (1973) Edison: Electricity =4 Hour Work Day 1923) 18.10.2023 30:47

Downeast Mike Episode 106 (Video Version)*News & Commentary* Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. A Historical Literary Auditory Candy Store. Did you hear t...

Downeast Mike Episode 106 : In today’s episode: Maine Senator: No US Troops In Middle East (1973) No Evidence UFO’s Exist (1973) 376 Miles Per Gallon (1973) Edison: Electricity- 4 Hour Work Day 1923) 18.10.2023 30:41

Downeast Mike Episode 106 *News & Commentary* Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 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...

Downeast Mike Episode 104 (Video Version): In today’s episode: No More Painting At Olson House (1971) Needed: One Bored, Older Woman (1971) Liberty Gets Telephone Poles (1886) Honorary Bi-Weekly Bird 03.10.2023 31:27

Downeast Mike Episode 104 *News & Commentary* Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 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...

Downeast Mike Episode 104 : In today’s episode: No More Painting At Olson House (1971) Needed: One Bored, Older Woman (1971) Liberty Gets Telephone Poles (1886) Honorary Bi-Weekly Bird 03.10.2023 31:27

Downeast Mike Episode 104 *News & Commentary* Tuesday, October 3rd,2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 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 w...

Downeast Mike Episode 103 : In today’s episode: 300 People Left On The Wharf (1980) | Mystery Flu In Puerto Rico (1980) | Maine’s Coast Declared Disaster Area (1980) | Maine Mammal Of The Moment 22.09.2023 35:42

Downeast Mike Episode 103 *News & Commentary* Friday, September 22nd, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Friday, September 22nd, 2023 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 d...

Downeast Mike Video Version Episode 102 *News & Commentary* Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 19.09.2023 27:53

Downeast Mike Episode 102 *News & Commentary* Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 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...

Downeast Mike Episode 102 : In today’s episode: “You Look Like A Fed” – Maine Sting Op (1977) Electric Trains Derailed And Delayed (1898) Reckless Driving (1898) Two Maine Fishermen Talk (1972) 19.09.2023 27:53

Downeast Mike Episode 101 : In today’s episode: Stars Support Actors Strike (1980) | Heat Wave Sends Chicken Prices Soaring (1980) | Electric Trains Collide (1902) | The Church Whistler (1902) 09.09.2023 32:55

Downeast Mike Episode 101 *News & Commentary* Saturday, September 9th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, September 9th, 2023 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...

Downeast Mike Episode 100 : In today’s episode: Aftershave With A Coke Chaser (August 26th, 1977) No Mail Delivery Saturdays (1977) The Dakotas Split (1885) Insect Of The Instant 26.08.2023 25:46

Downeast Mike Episode 100 *News & Commentary* Saturday, August 26th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, August 26th, 2023 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 doo...

Downeast Mike Episode 99 : In today’s episode: First Anti-Viral Drug (August 11th, 1975) Bangor Mall Proposed (1975) Electricity Zaps Cancer (1887) Mammal Of The Moment – The Whale With Ink 11.08.2023 38:14

Downeast Mike Episode 99 *News & Commentary* Friday, August 11th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Friday, August 11th, 2023 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 whe...

Downeast Mike Episode 98 : In today’s episode: Cloud Cover Gives Relief From Heat (August 4th, 1975) |For Whom The Bell Buoy Tolls (1975) | Portland Homeless Camp (1893) | Insect Of The Instant 04.08.2023 32:08

Downeast Mike Episode 98 *News & Commentary* Friday, August 4th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Friday, August 4th, 2023 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...

Downeast Mike Episode 97 : In today’s episode: Ad Roundup Review (1970s) Disadvantaged Baby Boomers (1975) Camp Ellis Electric Train (1893) Mr. Crabtree’s Sea Serpent (1778) 28.07.2023 38:33

Downeast Mike Episode 97 *News & Commentary* July 28th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Friday, July 28th, 2023 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 i...

Downeast Mike Episode 96 : In today’s episode: Record Rainfall In Maine (1984) Women Looking Like Men In Skirts (1984) Painkiller Slows Tooth Loss (1984) Mammal Of The Moment | Illness of the Instant 18.07.2023 37:14

Downeast Mike Episode 96 *News & Commentary* July 18th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 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...

Downeast Mike Episode 95 : In today’s episode: New England Record-Breaking Heat (1981) Tornado In Gray, Maine (1909) Champlain Explores Maine (July, 1606) Electric Ferry (1909) Maines Tropical Plant 11.07.2023 41:07

Downeast Mike Episode 95 *News & Commentary* July 11th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 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...

Downeast Mike Episode 94 : In today’s episode: In today’s episode: Will The Rain In Maine Never End? (1977) | Eastport Built Boat For Jaws II (1977) | An Electric Light Revealed The Fellow (1898) 24.06.2023 37:41

Downeast Mike Episode 94 *News & Commentary* June 24th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, June 24th, 2023 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...

Downeast Mike Episode 93 : In today’s episode: Minimum Wage $2.30 hr (1977) | Groucho’s Hips (1977) | Advertising Round-up (June, 1962) | Bedbugs And Bad Cheese (1888) | Tramp Scare In Westbrook 17.06.2023 41:27

Downeast Mike Episode 93 *News & Commentary* June 17th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, June 17th 2023 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...

Downeast Mike Episode 92 : In today’s episode: Stolen Cars & Purse Thefts (June 9th, 1976) | Raging Canadian Wildfires (June 9th, 1877) |Jesse James Rampage (June 9, 1882) | Unity Pond Serpent (1882) 09.06.2023 31:23

Downeast Mike Episode 92 *News & Commentary* June 9th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Friday, June 9th 2023 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?...

Downeast Mike Episode 91 : In today’s episode: Mount St. Helen’s Pops (June 4th, 1980) | Lobotomized For His Own Good (1974) |Ad Run-down (1972) | Apartment Shortage Portland Maine (1883) 04.06.2023 37:23

Downeast Mike Episode 91 *News & Commentary* June 6th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Sunday, June 6th 2023 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?...

Downeast Mike Episode 90 : In today’s episode: Bush Drops Out (May 27th, 1980) | They Go To Freeport To Steal A Boat (1886) | Victor Hugo’s Daughter Inherits Big Bucks (1885) | Maine’s Bi-Weekly Bird 27.05.2023 36:41

Downeast Mike Episode 90 *News & Commentary* May 27th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, May 27th, 2023 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 i...

Downeast Mike Episode 89 : In today’s episode: Lindy Flies The Atlantic (May 20th, 1927) | May Snow Storm (1892) | Bangor Dentist Gives Sparrow CPR (1892) | Swimming Wolves With Funky DNA 20.05.2023 34:18

Downeast Mike Episode 89 *News & Commentary* May 20th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, May 20th, 2023 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 i...

Downeast Mike Episode 88 : In today’s episode: Argentine Jets Shot Down (May 13th, 1982) |Oceans Drying Up (May 13th, 1982) | Smallpox, Wrestling Octopus, Queer Quarries (1881) | Maines’ Lazy Flower 13.05.2023 34:55

Downeast Mike Episode 88 *News & Commentary* May 13th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, May 13th, 2023 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 i...

Downeast Mike Episode 87 : In today’s episode: In today’s episode: Artificial Blood (May 6th, 1977) | Making Butter Last Longer (May 6th, 1946) |The Hospital City Of Maine (May 6th, 1896) 06.05.2023 34:40

Downeast Mike Episode 87 *News & Commentary* May 6th, 2023 Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Saturday, May 6th, 2023 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?...