Downeast Mike
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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.
Downeast Mike
3M ago
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 ..read more
Downeast Mike
4M ago
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
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Downeast Mike
5M ago
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!
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Downeast Mike
5M ago
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!
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Downeast Mike
5M ago
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Downeast Mike
6M ago
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, co ..read more
Downeast Mike
6M ago
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!
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Downeast Mike
6M ago
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
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Downeast Mike
6M ago
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 lis ..read more
Downeast Mike
7M ago
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 lis ..read more