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 61 *News and Commentary* 10/18/2022 In today’s episode: Rockland Computers (1974) Celtics Entertain Augusta, Maine (1974) Shakers In Gray Get Phones (1900) 18.10.2022 34:44

Downeast Mike Episode 61 *News & Commentary* October 18, 2022 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 18th, 2022 In today’s episode: Rockland Looks To Replace People With Computers (1974) Boston Celtics Entertain Augusta, Maine (1974) France Wants to Light the Pipe of Peace (1900) Shakers In Gray G...

Downeast Mike Episode 60 *News and Commentary* 10/08/2022 In today’s episode: CMP Raises Rates (1976) The President: US Won't Concede To Russia (1976) Balloon Almost Makes It From Maine To Spain 08.10.2022 34:39

Downeast Mike Episode 60 *News & Commentary* October 08, 2022 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, October 8th, 2022 In today’s episode: CMP Raises Rates (1976) The President: US Will Never Concede To Russia (1976) The Balloon That Almost Made It From Maine To Spain (1976) Bad Ad Round Up (1956) Maine’...

Downeast Mike Episode 59 *News and Commentary* 10/05/2022 In today’s episode: A Tall Traveler (1971) | Whaling and Telephones (1885) | Collecting Cigar Stubs in Lewiston (1885) Maine’s Bi-weekly Bird 05.10.2022 31:27

Downeast Mike Episode 59 *News & Commentary* October 05, 2022 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 5th, 2022 In today’s episode: A Tall Traveler (1971) Whaling and Telephones (1885) Collecting Cigar Stubs in Lewiston (1885) Maine’s Bi-weekly Bird Returns The Star You’ll Never See From Maine Th...

Downeast Mike Episode 58 *News & Commentary* September 30, 2022 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 30th, 2022 In today’s episode: President Proposes Gas Tax (1974) Bad Ad Friday Round-up(1940) Roy Clark Thrills Bangor (1974) Maine’s Bi-weekly Bird New Song from Downeast Mike – Holly Had A Bas...

Downeast Mike Episode 57 *News and Commentary* 09/24/2022 |Maine Pilot Gets Shocked (1976) |Prime Minister Trudeau Visits (1976) | Shipwrecked Sailor Dives for Cheese (1976)| Maine's Glowing Moss 24.09.2022 46:25

Downeast Mike Episode 57 *News & Commentary* September 24, 2022 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 24th, 2022 In today’s episode: Maine Pilot Gets Shocked (1976) Prime Minister Trudeau Visits (1976) Shipwrecked Sailor Dives for Cheese (1976) Downeast Mike Goes Off The Rails Maine’s Glowing...

Downeast Mike Episode 56 *News & Commentary* September 21, 2022 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, September 21st, 2022 In today’s episode: Hurricane Hits Honduras (1974) Dawn of Bad TV (1974) Inflation Hits High (1974) Bishops Bar Dancer (1922) Maine’s Woodland Fishy Thank you for listening! Please...

Downeast Mike Episode 55 *News and Commentary* 09/16/2022 | Inedible Beer Can Tabs (1974) | Bad Dining and Movies (1974) | Russians Bulldoze Abstract Art (1974) | Maine’s Honorary Rapid Reptile 16.09.2022 35:27

Downeast Mike Episode 55 *News & Commentary* September 16, 2022 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 16th, 2022 In today’s episode: Inedible Beer Can Tabs (1974) Bad Dining and Movies (1974) Russians Bulldoze Abstract Art (1974) Maine’s Honorary Rapid Reptile Thank you for listening! Please sen...

Downeast Mike Episode 54 *News and Commentary* 09/14/2022 In today’s episode: Democrats Hope for Stormy Election Weather (1886) | Austria Resists Russia | Tame Moose, Meteors, Earthquake Fall-out 14.09.2022 28:23

Downeast Mike Episode 54 *News & Commentary* September 14, 2022 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, September 14th, 2022 In today’s episode: Focus on September 14, 1886: Democrats Hope for Stormy Election Weather (1886) Austria Resists Russia (1886) Electric Yacht Crosses The English Channel Tame Moo...

Downeast Mike Episode 53 *News and Commentary* 09/07/2022 In today’s episode: Heating Oil Rationing (1973) | Bad Ads from the 70| A Crank Calls In | Maine’s Bi-Weekly Bird 07.09.2022 26:38

Downeast Mike Episode 53 *News & Commentary* September 7, 2022 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, September 7th, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: Heating Oil Rationing (September 7th, 1973) Bad Ads from the 70’s(September 7th, 1973) A Crank Calls In Maine’s Bi-Weekly Bird Thank you for listening!...

Downeast Mike Episode 52 *News and Commentary* 08/29/2022 In today’s episode: Heat Wave Sizzles - Tornado (1973) | Mr. Growling Bear (1973) | Five Thousand Troops to China (1900)|The Belfast Braggers 29.08.2022 34:40

Downeast Mike Episode 52 *News & Commentary* August 29th, 2022 In today’s episode: Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Monday, August 29th, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: Heat Wave Sizzles - Tornado (August 29th, 1973) Mr. Growling Bear Protests (August 29th, 1973) Five Thousand Troops to China (1900) The...

Downeast Mike Episode 51 *News and Commentary* 08/22/2022 In today’s episode: Nixon Gives a Hard Shove (1973) A Stolen Piggy Bank (1973) A Turtle On His Head (1889) Maine’s Mineral of the Moment 22.08.2022 35:45

Downeast Mike Episode 51 *News & Commentary* August 22nd, 2022  Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Monday, August 22nd, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: Nixon Gives a Hard Shove (August 22nd, 1973) A Stolen Piggy Bank (August 22nd, 1973) A Turtle On His Head (1889) Maine’s Mineral of the Moment Thank y...

Downeast Mike Episode 50 *News and Commentary* 08/17/2022 In today’s episode: The Bricklin Unravels (August 17th, 1974) | Thirty Stoves In A Barn (1906) |The Silent Rubbing Specialist (1906) 17.08.2022 33:37

Downeast Mike Episode 50 *News & Commentary* August 17th, 2022 | In today’s episode: 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, August 17th, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: The Bricklin Unravels (August 17th, 1974) Thirty Stoves In A Barn (August 17th, 1906) The Silent Rubbing Specialist (1906) Maine’s...

Downeast Mike Episode 49 *News and Commentary* 08/12/2022 In today’s episode: 7.2 Quake Hits East Coast (1929) | Lulu the Female Acrobat's Secret (1885) | New Feature! Maine’s Mullusk of the Moment! 12.08.2022 33:09

Downeast Mike Episode 49 *News & Commentary* August 12th, 2022 | In today’s episode: 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 12th, 2022 Headlines: 7.2 Quake Hits East Coast (August 12th, 1929) Lulu the Female Acrobat’s Secret (August 12th, 1885) New Feature! Maine’s Mullusk of the Moment! Thank you f...

Downeast Mike Special Edition - Maine's Strange Skies: Maine’s UFO's | The Bar Harbor Disc |The Waldo Mountain Light Bulb |The Straight-Line UFO of 1984 08.08.2022 32:26

Downeast Mike *UFO Special Edition* August 8th, 2022 | In today’s episode: Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Monday, August 8th, 2022 In today’s Special Edition- Maine’s Strange Skies The Bar Harbor Disc The Waldo Mountain Light Bulb The Straight-Line UFO of 1984 Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes,...

Downeast Mike Episode 48: In today’s episode: In today’s episode: Oil from Coal (August 3rd, 1943) | A Barber’s Tale (1935) | New Feature! A Lighthouse Look | Maine’s Insect of the Instant 03.08.2022 34:05

Downeast Mike Episode 48 *News & Commentary* August 3rd, 2022 | In today’s episode: 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, August 3rd, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: Oil from Coal (August 3rd, 1943) A  Barber’s Tale (August 3rd, 1935) New Feature! A Lighthouse Look Maine’s Insect of the Instan...

Downeast Mike Episode 47 : In today’s episode: Gypsy Moth Invasion (July 27nd, 1908) Junkman Start Weighing Their Bells (July 27nd, 1922) Russia Raises Oil Output (1925) Maine’s Bi-weekly Byrd 27.07.2022 31:17

Downeast Mike Episode 47 *News & Commentary* July 27th, 2022 | In today’s episode: 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, July 27th, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: Gypsy Moth Invasion (July 27nd, 1908) Junkman Start Weighing Their Bells (July 27nd, 1922) Russia Raises Oil Output (July 27nd, 1925) M...

Downeast Mike Episode 46 : In today’s episode: Skylab2 (July 22nd, 1973) | Fresh, Meaty Chicken 59 cents (July 22nd, 1973) | A Perverse Sea Lion (1909) | Maine’s Munching Plant 22.07.2022 35:01

Downeast Mike Episode 46 *News & Commentary* July 22nd, 2022 | In today’s episode: 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 22nd, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: Skylab2 Crew Lounges Pre-Flight(July 22nd, 1973) Fresh, Meaty Chicken Parts 59 cents (July 22nd, 1973) A Perverse Sea Lion (July 22nd, 190...

Downeast Mike Episode 45 : In today’s episode: Dizzy Dean, John Lennon, Khadafy (July 18th, 1974) Abominable Snowman (July 18th, 1974) Haymakers Cooling Drink (July 18,1884) Maine’s Golden Tree 18.07.2022 31:31

Downeast Mike Episode 45 *News & Commentary* July 18th, 2022 | In today’s episode: Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Monday, July 18th, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: Dizzy Dean, John Lennon, Khadafy (July 18th, 1974) Abominable Snowman (July 18th, 1974) Haymakers Cooling Drink (July 18th, 1884) Maine’s...

Downeast Mike Episode 44 : In today’s episode: Pipelines and Terminals (July 13th, 1973) A Thief Named Judge (July 13th, 1885) Lizzie Gets Arrested in Lisbon (July 13th, 1885) Maine’s Wannabe Crab. 13.07.2022 36:24

Downeast Mike Episode 44 *News & Commentary* July 13th, 2022 | In today’s episode: 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, July 13th, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: Pipelines and Terminals (July 13th, 1973) A Thief Named Judge (July 13th, 1885) Lizzie Gets Arrested in Lisbon (July 13th, 1885) Maine’...

Downeast Mike Episode 43 : In today’s episode: Headlines |Trudeau’s Election Bid Surges (July 9th, 1974) Stock Market Plunges (July 9th, 1974) A Deer is Wrestled; The Whiskey Barrel Explodes (1885) 09.07.2022 35:16

Downeast Mike Episode 43 *News & Commentary* July 9th, 2022 | In today’s episode: 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, July 9th, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: Trudeau’s Election Bid Surges (July 9th, 1974) Stock Market Plunges (July 9th, 1974) A Deer is Wrestled; The Whiskey Barrel Explodes (July...

Downeast Mike Episode 42 : In today’s episode: Headlines | The 4th is Here | The Mail will Be Late (Then and Now!) | Egg Lemonade (Yum. 1895) | Maine Insect of the Instant 04.07.2022 34:30

Downeast Mike Episode 42 *News & Commentary* July 4th, 2022 | In today’s episode: Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Monday, July 4th, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: The 4th is Here The Mail will Be Late (Then and Now!) Egg Lemonade (Yum. 1895) Maine Insect of the Instant Thank you for listening! Please s...

Downeast Mike Episode 41 *News & Commentary* July 1st, 2022 | In today’s episode: 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 1st, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: Earthquake Somewhere (July 1, 1907) Gardiner Gets Street Lights (1907) Bones in a Box (1907) Robert Louis Stevenson Last Question Women’s He...

In today’s episode: France and Iran Power Up on Nukes (1974) President visits the Soviet Union (June 28th, 1974) Gas Up 17 cents (1974) Auburn Cow Hit By Lightning (June 28th, 1907) Maine Owl 28.06.2022 29:38

Downeast Mike Episode 40 *News & Commentary* June 28th, 2022 | In today’s episode: 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, June 28th, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: France and Iran Power Up on Nukes (1974) President visits the Soviet Union (June 28th, 1974) Gas Up 17 cents a Gallon (1974) Auburn Cow H...

In today’s meaty episode: Headlines: Bat Meat in Baggage (2022) Women Stone The Meat Markets (1908) Nixon Mulls Meat Quota | Otis Lumbecker and Southwest Sam Call In 23.06.2022 35:22

Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Today is Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 In today’s meaty episode: Headlines: Bat Meat in Baggage (2022) Women Stone The Meat Markets (June 23th, 1908) Nixon Mulls Meat Quota (June 23th, 1972) Maine Ambitious Amphibian Otis Lumbecker & Southwest Sam Call In Birthdays Word of the Day Thank y...

Downeast Mike Episode 38 *News & Commentary* June 18th, 2022 | In today’s episode: Headlines: Miss Earhart Crosses the Atlantic (June 18th, 1928) Maine Marsupial of The Moment | Birthdayss 18.06.2022 26:27

Downeast Mike Episode 38 *News & Commentary* June 18th, 2022 | In today’s episode: 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 18th, 2022 In today’s episode: Headlines: Miss Earhart Crosses the Atlantic (June 18th, 1928) Nixon meets with Brezhnev (June 18th, 1973) Maine Marsupial of The Moment Birthdays...