On September 15th, 2017, we observed something in the Penobscot River. Possibly a seal or pilot whale, but it's behavior and actions were different from the sea life normally seen in the area.

Downeast Mike Episode 127 *News & Commentary*

Saturday, September 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.

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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Downeast Mike Episode 126 *News & Commentary*

Friday, August 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.

In today’s episode:

US Troops Take Up Positions In Saudi Arabia (1990)

Crime Roundup (1990)

Hydrophobia Bites, Temperatures Spike; Hen Scratch (1876)

The Maine Lighthouse With A Second Job

Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com

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:

Revisiting Fathers Day (1976)

Weather Modification (1976)

Downeast Dolphin Stranding (1976)

Maine Mammal Of The Moment

Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com

Downeast Mike Episode 124 *News & Commentary*

Sunday, June 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?

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Downeast Mike is #3 on the most popular Podcasts in Maine list!

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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Downeast Mike Episode 123 *News & Commentary*

Thursday, May 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!

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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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)

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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)

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Downeast. Mike Episode 119 *News & Commentary*

Friday, March 22nd, 2024

Our Motto:

Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the

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

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

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