Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine
By Frank W Norwood
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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.
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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)
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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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
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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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)
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Nov 23, 2024 |
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Downeast Mike EP128 - The Sears Island Mystery Creature
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Oct 26, 2024 |
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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
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Sep 07, 2024 |
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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
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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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
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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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
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Jun 02, 2024 |
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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)
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May 16, 2024 |
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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)
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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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)
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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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
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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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
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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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
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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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
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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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
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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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
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Jan 07, 2024 |
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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
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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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!
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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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!
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Nov 25, 2023 |
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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
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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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
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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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!
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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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!!
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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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)
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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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)
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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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
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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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
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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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
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Video Version Episode 102 *News & Commentary* Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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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)
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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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)
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Sep 09, 2023 |
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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
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Aug 26, 2023 |
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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
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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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
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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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)
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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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
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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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
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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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)
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Jun 24, 2023 |
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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
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Jun 17, 2023 |
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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)
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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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)
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Jun 04, 2023 |
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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
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May 27, 2023 |
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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
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May 20, 2023 |
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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
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May 13, 2023 |
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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)
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May 06, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 86 : In today’s episode: Atomic Plant Wiscasset (1974) | Adam The Police Dog (1974) |The Old People Of Boothbay (1892) | Illness Of The Instant | Mammal Of The Moment
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Apr 29, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 85 : In today’s episode: Mobile Homes: 75% Of New Housing Built (April 22nd, 1970)| Dandelion Salad (April 22nd, 1980) | Fast Day (April 22nd, 1892) | Maine’s Toe Biting Beetle
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Apr 22, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 84 : In today’s episode: Israel And Syria Scuffle (April 15th, 1974) | The Snow is 4 Feet Deep (this day 1885) | Mark Twain Visits General Grant (1885) Maine's Little Peeper
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 83 : In today’s episode: Russia Backs Off Poland (April 8th, 1981) McDonald’s Sniffs Around Bar Harbor (this day 1981) The Thief Left Chin Marks (1896) Illness Of The Instant
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 82 : In today’s episode: Icebreaker Frees A Blue Whale (April 1st 1976) Break-in at Lake Chickawaukie (1976) Sabattus Fights A Cougar (1871) Illness Of The Instant
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 81 : Headlines |Ice-out On The Penobscot (March 24th, 1898) | Eagle Holds Up Flights In Bangor (this day 1972) |Pemaquid Dig Yields Rare Object (1972) |The Godfather Reviewed
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 80 : Headlines |Midcoast Michelle’s Hip | Sugary Maine Wood (this day 1977) | Rockefeller Funds Education $50 Million (1907) | Trains: Gagged Girls and Mattawamkeag Wrecks
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Mar 18, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 79 : Headlines | Lusty March Storm (this day 1971) | Snow Drifts Over The Apple Trees (March 5th 1886) | Maine Mammal Of The Moment | Downeast Mike Makes The AI Chatbot Cry
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Mar 05, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 78 *News and Commentary* 02/17/2023 | Off Script Special Edition | President Carter Trips Bangor (1978) Typhus In New York (1892) | Chukchees, Mummies, Snow-Spectacles (1875)
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 77 *News and Commentary* 02/10/2023 | In today’s episode: Space Shuttle Test (1977) | Trooper Spitzer Boards A School Bus In Waldoboro With A Ruler (1977) | Smallpox
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 76 *News and Commentary* Thursday, Feb 2nd, 2023 | In today's episode: Mild Winter Eases Oil Crisis (1974) Thirty Cases Of The Grip (1892) High-School Boys & Snow Balls
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 75 *News & Commentary* January 28th, 2023 |In This Episode: Kerry Wins NH Primary (2004) Nations First Telephone Exchange (1878) Penobscot Jail Dungeon (1885) Jumping Frenchmen
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Jan 28, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 74 *News and Commentary* 01/21/2023 | In today’s episode: A Civil War Survivor Dies (1929) | $10,000 Bathroom In Bar Harbor (1929) | Electric Train Trouble Auburn (1897)
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Jan 21, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 73 *News and Commentary* 01/13/2023 | Do You Sell Dogfish? Woof-woof! (1972) | Hong-Kong Flu Attacks Maine (1972) Cabot Mill Electric (1892) |No Snow (1892) | Bum Legs (1892)
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 72 *News and Commentary* 01/06/2023 | Warm Spell Facilitates Oil Delivery (1971) Glenburn Maine Burns It Down (1971) Flu Outbreak In Florida (1971) Russian Nuke Garage In Cuba
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 71 *News and Commentary* 12/31/2022 | In today’s episode: Ads and Movies (1976) Walt Whitman Grows Weak (1891) Yawning Your Jaw Out Of Place (1891) Party In The Post Office
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Dec 31, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 70 *News and Commentary* 12/23/2022 | In today’s episode: Minus 30 Fahrenheit in Houlton (1980) Ads and Movies (1980) The Pukwudgies (1877) A Sea Serpent In Maine Waters (1886)
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 69 *News and Commentary* 12/14/2022 | In today’s episode: The Ultimate Maine Word | Ads and Movies (1977) Cosmonauts Take Day Off (1977) A Boar Attacks Frank In Biddeford (1895)
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 68 *News and Commentary* 12/10/2022 | In today’s episode: The Recession Is Here (1971) Blood Worms And Nuke Plants (1971) Removing Vitamin D From Bread(1971) Howling Revivalists
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Dec 10, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 67 *News and Commentary* 12/02/2022 | President’s Energy Policy – More Coal And Solar (1976) Expert: Color TV’s From China Within 5 Years (1976) Brunswick Train Station Goes Boom
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 66 *News and Commentary* 11/18/2022 | CMP Requests A 15% Rate Increase (1971) Inmates Build Forklift Tank And Escape (1971) Republicans Demand Election Result Inspection (1879)
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 65 *News and Commentary* 11/05/2022 | In today’s episode: Academic Standards Decline (1976) Computer Issue Forces Election Recount (1976) President’s Pension $90k (1976)
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 64 *News and Commentary* 11/02/2022 | In today’s episode: President Eyes Oil Windfall Tax (1979) Hydroelectric Plant (1979) Maine’s Amphibian (more than Moose and Deer)
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 63 *News and Commentary* 10/26/2022 | Corrupt Voting Machines (1962) Portland’s New Electric Trains (1895) Lobster Management Plan (1976) West Pittsfield Needs A Spanker (1895)
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 62 *News and Commentary* 10/22/2022 In today’s episode: Worst Inflation In 25 Years (1974) Electric Car Will Solve Problems (1974) Anti-Freeze Riot (1974) Cops Chase Pig (1902)
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Oct 22, 2022 |
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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)
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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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
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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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
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 58 *News and Commentary* 09/30/2022 |President Proposes Gas Tax (1974) | Bad Ad Friday Round-up (1940) | Roy Clark Thrills Bangor (1974) | Maine’s Bi-weekly Bird | Holly's Bass
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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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
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Sep 24, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 56 *News and Commentary* 09/21/2022 |Hurricane Hits Honduras (1974) | Dawn Of Bad TV (1974) | Inflation Hits High (1974) | Bishops Bar Dancer (1922) | Maine’s Woodland Fishy
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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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
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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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
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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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
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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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
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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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
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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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)
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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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!
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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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
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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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
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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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
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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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
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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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
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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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.
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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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)
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Jul 09, 2022 |
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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
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 41 : Headlines | Earthquake Somewhere (July 1, 1907) | Gardiner Gets Street Lights (1907) | Bones in a Box (1907) |Robert Louis Stevenson's Last Question | Women's Healing Tears
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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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
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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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
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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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
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Jun 18, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 37 *News & Commentary* June 14th, 2022 | In today’s episode: Headlines: Brunswick May Get Gas (1907) Secretary Taft Takes ILL (1907)) Maine Peak of Interest | Birthdays
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 36 *News & Commentary* June 11th, 2022 | In today’s episode: Abraham Lincoln Throws Stones at Birds | Kissinger ( 1974) | The Sturgeons Nose | (1909) | Lovefest in the Park
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Jun 11, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 35 *News & Commentary* June 8th, 2022 | In today’s episode: Successful Space Walk (June 8th, 1973) Maine Says “No” to Pot (June 8th, 1973) Stolen Kisses and Pitchforks (1894)
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 34 *News & Commentary* June 4th, 2022 | In todays’ episode: Dentists with Vegetable Vapor (June 4th, 1886) | Skylab Takes Pictures (June 4th 1973) | Maine’s Island of Interest
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Jun 04, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 33 *News & Commentary* May 31st, 2022 | In todays’ episode: Old News Only Show! Burning Bridges, Smoking Youths, Downeast Dirty Dancin (1928-1932) Special Honorary Maine Mammal
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May 31, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 32 *News & Commentary* May 25th, 2022 | In todays’ episode: Ford Pays Guerrillas (May 25, 1973) Downeast Mike’s Local Gossip: Cucumber Vines and Professional Bums
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May 25, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 31 *News & Commentary* May 21th, 2022 | In todays’ episode: Headlines Russia Claims Morushak (May 21, 1885) Downeast Mike’s Local Gossip: Fighting over Asparagus, 300 lb Waiters
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May 21, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 30 *News & Commentary* May 18th, 2022 | In todays’ episode: Local & National News| Striking Coal Miners – No Wheat (May 18, 1894) Downeast Mike’s Local Gossip (May 18,1894) 189 |
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May 18, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 29 *News & Commentary* May 14th, 2022 | In todays’ episode: Maine Fire Danger High | Browntail Moths |Skylab To Launch This Afternoon (May 14, 1973) |
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May 14, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 28 *News & Commentary* May 11th, 2022 | York Trolley Summer Bummer Driver Shortage | Boothbay Boat Gets Electric Upgrade | NY Governor Roosevelt Signs Bill 8HR Workday (1899)
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May 11, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 27 *News and Commentary* May 7th, 2022 | Bangor, Maine Struggles to Spend $20 Million |Maine Stone Goes to Statue of Liberty|Brunswick Stew, Pecan Sandwiches, Oyster Toast (1898)
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May 07, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 26 *News and Commentary* May 4th, 2022 | In today's episode: Maine’s Nervous Tics | Two bodies in a Pink Dory (Pemaquid, 1891) | Aunt Emma’s DownEast Bigfoot Shop & UFO Emporium
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May 04, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 25 *News and Commentary* April 29nd 2022 | In today's episode: Maine Builds A Space Port| Lewiston Goes Electric and free Postal Service (1882) New Feature: Maine Instant Insect
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 24 *News and Commentary* April 27nd 2022 | In today's episode: Maine’s Abandoned Roads|Shy mackerel | Pitchfork Duals (news from 1899) Peaks of Interest: Mount Zircon
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 23 *News and Commentary* Friday, April 22nd 2022 | In today's episode: Maine judge: Clam flats belong to private property owners | Cuba Blockade | Torpedos in Portland (1898)
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 22 *News and Commentary* Tuesday, April 19th 2022 | In todays’ episode: A Maine Bridge in 3 Days | “Tarzan” Wins the Boston Marathon (1939) |Movie Watching now Legal on Sunday
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 21 *News and Commentary* Friday, April 15th 2022 | In todays’ episode: Maine Busses Go Electric | Maine Trains stopped by Slush (1893) New Feature: “Peaks of Interest"
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Apr 15, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 20 *News and Commentary* Tuesday, April 12th 2022 | In todays’ episode: Maine Railway to Trail |Turkey Greets The Soviets (1972) |Bath Iron Works | Thomas Edison on Deafness
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 19 *News and Commentary* Friday, April 8th 2022 | In todays’ episode: Maine Says “You Can Keep Your Trash” | The Great Maine Plasma Relay of 1971 | New!: “Peaks of Interest"
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 18 *News and Commentary* Tuesday, April 5th 2022 | In todays’ episode: Maine’s Horrible Winter | Meat Boycott in Full Swing (1973) | Maine Mammal of the Moment! New Song
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 17 *News and Commentary* A Salmon Farm Rises | 232 Clam Washing Jobs (1971) | An Astronaut’s Temperament (1971) | Maine Mammal of the Moment!
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 16 *News and Commentary* Maine’s Billion Dollar Flag Pole | Meat Prices Due to Drop (1972) | Lost Snake Found Under A Blanket (1972)| Maine Mammal of the Moment!
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 15 *News and Commentary* Maine’s Biggest French Fry Evah | Kissinger Tells Soviets to Chill (1974) | Off-Topic: Island of Talking Dogs | Maine Mammal of the Moment
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Mar 26, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 14 *News and Commentary* Porcupine Provokes 9 Car Pileup | Panel Recommends Legalizing Pot (1972) | DB Cooper | Maine Mammal of the Moment
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 13 Video Edition *News and Commentary* In today’s episode: | Maine Bison | NASA’S Moon Rocket Emerges | Maine Mammal of the Moment | New Poem "The Chin"
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 13 *News and Commentary* In todays’ episode: | Maine Bison | NASA’S Moon Rocket Emerges | Maine Mammal of the Moment | New Poem "The Chin"
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike EP12 3 15 22 Video edition
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 12 *News and Commentary* In todays’ episode: The Sap is Running | Russia’s Mars Shot Falters (1974) | Gasless Sundays May End (1974) | Maine Mammal of the Moment
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 11 *News and Commentary* In todays’ episode: New Hampshire Runs Away | The Six Million Dollar Shelter Owl Prowl in Georgetown | Downeast Mike’s Poem The Lobsterman’s Lunch
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 10 *News and Commentary* River Dave goes AWOL | A Sled hits a Pressure Ridge|Joro The Spider Comes to Maine | A Soviet Nuclear Sub in trouble (1972)
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 9 *News and Commentary* A Chicken goes Missing Yoga goes fishing Maine Looks For Remote Artists
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 8 *News and Commentary* A Rampaging Moose - A Footbridge Rises - A Donkey Needs A Name
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike Episode 7 *News and Commentary* Burning Trees, Stolen Instruments, The Lighthouse
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike EP6 2-27-22 *People out of water, Rocketman launch's, Skier Gondola, Deli Specials, Word of the Day
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Feb 27, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike EP5 2-23-22 *Clown Shortage, Rampaging Bear, A Poetry Critic
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Frank Norwood with special guest Downeast Mike EP4 Feb 20, 2022
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Feb 20, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike EP3 2-18-22 *News/Commentary - Offshore Coal, Russians, PJ O'Rourke and Moon Over Cobbossee
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike's News of the Day - Railroads, Stellar Sea Eagle, and deluxe Poetry
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Downeast Mike's Talk Like A Mainuh EP1
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Feb 15, 2022 |