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 Forever (1998) Eiffel Tower Good For 23 Years (1928) Doctor Practices Telemedicine (1913) Milk Gets Tested For Tuberculosis (1896) Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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) Stranded Clammers (1977) J. Allen Hynek & A Maine UFO (1966) Electric Railroad In Camden (1892) Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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 requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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-Off (1979) A Gaza Grenade – Mid-East Peace Talks (1969) K-Mart: Broken Lamp Debacle (1979) Maine’s Richest Man (1891) Two Maine Monster Tales Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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 Mustang For An Omni (1979) Food Prices Soar (1979) Democrats Win Portland Elections (1892) Maine’s Bi-Weekly Bird Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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 Desulfurization Plant!  (1971)  Apollo 14 On The Way Down (1971)  Immigrants To Maine By The Thousands (1872)  Maine Honorary Mammal Of The Moment Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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 Oranges  (1978)   Russian Nuclear Satellite Crash (1978)   Social Security Swindell (1938)   White Leghorn Pullets  Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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) First Test Tube Twins (1981) Giant Eagles Try To Nab Boy (1886) Maine’s Outdoor Shy Tree Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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) Maine’s “High Livability” Drawing People Like A Magnet (1970) A Cat Jumps Under A Cow (1884) Illness Of The Instant, Maine’s Timely Tree and More! Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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 episode: Kissinger: Send Arms To China (1976) The Boy Burglar Of Paris Hill (1893) Smallpox In Portland (1893) Illness Of The Instant, Maine’s Crustacean On The Move and More! Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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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: All About The Swine Flu (1976) Live Wire Fire (1976) Israel Warns Syria (1976) Illness Of The Instant, Mammal Of The Moment and More! Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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 episode: Syria To Back Visit To Israel (1977) Iranian Students At Maine Maritime (1977) North Wayne Tool Company (1891) Illness Of The Instant, Mollusk Of The Moment and More! Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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 episode: Rough Opening Day For Deer Hunters (1977) Boston Pops Rock 7500 In Augusta (1977) All About Matches (1893) Word Of The Day, Birthdays, and A Constellation Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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 when you came in? 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!! Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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 when you came in? 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!! Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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 the bells on the door when you came in? 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 Will Enable 4 Hour Work Day (1923) Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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 door when you came in? 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 Will Enable 4 Hour Work Day (1923) Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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 when you came in? In today’s episode: Wyeth Says No More Painting At Olson House (1971) Needed: One Bored, Older Woman (1971) Liberty, Maine Gets Telephone Poles (1886) Maine’s Honorary Bi-Weekly Bird Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support

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 when you came in? In today’s episode: Wyeth Says No More Painting At Olson House (1971) Needed: One Bored, Older Woman (1971) Liberty, Maine Gets Telephone Poles (1886) Maine’s Honorary Bi-Weekly Bird Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support