Downeast Mike Episode 70 *News & Commentary* December 23rd, 2022

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.

Today is Friday, December 23rd, 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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Downeast Mike Episode 69 *News & Commentary* December 14th, 2022

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, December 14th, 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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Downeast Mike Episode 68 *News & Commentary* Saturday, December 10th, 2022

Our Motto:

Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you!

Today is Saturday, December 10th, 2022

In today’s episode:

The Recession Is Here (1971)

Blood Worms And Nuke Plants (1971)

Removing Vitamin D From Bread(1971)

Howling Revivalists (1901)

Maine’s Cat Fish

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Downeast Mike Episode 67 *News & Commentary* December 2nd, 2022

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, December 2nd, 2022

In today’s episode:

President’s Energy Policy – More Coal And Solar (1976)

Expert: Color TV’s From China Within 5 Years (1976)

Brunswick Train Station Goes Boom (1907)

Measles and Diphtheria in Rhode Island (1895)

10,000 Partridges For The Pear Tree (1895)

Please Take Me To The Pigeon Show (1895)

Maine’s Bi-Weekly Bird

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Downeast Mike Episode 66 *News & Commentary* November 18th, 2022

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 18th, 2022

In today’s episode:

CMP Requests A 15% Rate Increase (1971)

Inmates Build Forklift Tank And Escape (1971)

Republicans Demand Election Result Inspection (1879)

Maine’s Mineral Of The Moment

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Downeast Mike Episode 65 *News & Commentary* November 5th, 2022

Our Motto:

Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you!

Today is Saturday, November 5th, 2022

In today’s episode:

Academic Standards Decline (1976)

Computer Issue Forces Election Recount (1976)

Departing President’s Pension $90k (1976)

Maine’s Arachnid With Attitude

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Downeast Mike Episode 64 *News & Commentary* November 2nd, 2022

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, November 2nd, 2022

In today’s episode:

President Eyes Oil Windfall Tax (1979)

Hydroelectric Plant Opens (1979)

US Aircraft Carrier Group Moved Closer to Korea (1976)

Maine’s Ambitious Amphibian (Greater numbers than moose and deer!)

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Downeast Mike Episode 63 *News & Commentary* October 26, 2022

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 26th, 2022

In today’s episode:

Corrupt Voting Machines (1962)

Portland’s New Electric Trains (1895)

Lobster Management Plan (1976)

West Pittsfield Needs A Spanker (1895)

General Electric Lays Off Workers (1895)

Maine’s Honorary Mammal Of The Moment

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Downeast Mike Episode 62 *News & Commentary* October 22, 2022

Our Motto:

Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you!

Today is Saturday, October 22nd, 2022

In today’s episode:

Worst Inflation In 25 Years (1974)

Electric Car Will Solve Problems (1974)

Fall River Anti-Freeze Riot (1974)

Lewiston Cops Chase A Pig (1902)

Maine’s Mammal Of The Moment

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Downeast Mike Episode 61 *News & Commentary* October 18, 2022

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 18th, 2022

In today’s episode:

Rockland Looks To Replace People With Computers (1974)

Boston Celtics Entertain Augusta, Maine (1974)

France Wants to Light the Pipe of Peace (1900)

Shakers In Gray Get Phones (1900)

Maine’s Mollusk Of The Moment

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