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, May 4th, 2022

In todays’ episode:

Maine’s Nervous Tics

Two bodies in a Pink Dory (Pemaquid, 1891)

A towboat bests the Dark Harbor Racer (1891)

Interview with Aunt Emma of Aunt Emma’s Down East Bigfoot Shop and UFO Emporium

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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, April 29th, 2022

In todays’ episode:

Maine Builds A Space Port

Lewiston gets Electric Lights and free Postal Service (1882)

New Feature: Maine Insect of the Instant

Peaks of Interest

*Special Shout-Out to our newest Supporter John B. of Florida! Thank you John*

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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, April 27th, 2022

In todays’ episode:

Downeast Mike enjoys some quality PTO

Maine’s Abandoned Roads

Shy mackerel and pitchfork duals: news from 1899

Peaks of Interest:

Mount Zircon

Maine Mammal of the Moment – The Flying Squirrel

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, April 22nd, 2022

In todays’ episode:

Maine judge affirms that intertidal zone belongs to private property owners

Cuba Blockade Begins; Torpedos in Portland Harbor (April 22, 1898)

Maine Mammal of the Moment – We don’t have a Maine Mammal of the moment today. Instead we have a bi-weekly Bird.

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Today is Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

In todays’ episode:

A new Maine Bridge in 3 Days

“Tarzan” Wins the Boston Marathon (1939)

Watching Movies in Maine is Legal on Sundays(1939)

New Feature Segment: “Peaks of Interest”.

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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, April 15th, 2022

In todays’ episode:

Maine Busses Go Electric

Maine Trains stopped by Slush (1893)

New Feature Segment: “Peaks of Interest”.

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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, April 12th , 2022

 In todays’ episode: Maine Railway making way for  Recreation Trail |Turkey Greets The Soviets (1972)|Bath Iron Works in the News (1972) |Thomas Edison Explains: I’m Happy  Being Somewhat Deaf.”

 Maine Mammal of the Moment!

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"

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,April 5th 2022

In todays’ episode:

Maine’s Horrible Winter

Meat Boycott in Full Swing (1973)

Maine Mammal of the Moment!

New Song from Frank Norwood “The Spirit”

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, April 1st, 2022

In todays’ episode:

A Salmon Farm Rises 

232 Clam Washing Jobs (1971)

An Astronaut’s Temperament (1971)

Maine Mammal of the Moment!