Sam the Bottle Man, the cutest 9 year old raising money for the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. Drop off your bottles from 8am to 5pm..any day at the South Portland Redemption Center,….Come meet Sam at South Portland Redemption Center 753 Broadway on Saturday November from 11am-3pm and Saturday December 8 from 11am-3pm. He is also having a bottle drive with Casco Bay Hockey on Dec. 1-2. He would like to meet the people who are making this all possible!! If you would like to donate money, you can send a check to South Portland Redemption Center, 173 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106 or find him on Facebook.
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12-07-18 It’s Friday!
Part 1: Ray, Mark Reilly and Joe Bruno are joined by Harold Pachios of Pachios On The News and Preti Flahrety to discuss a variety of subjects including the Pres. Bush.
Part 2: Ray asks Harold about Pres. Truman’s Funeral. Joe asks Harold if he has seen any other Presidential funeral like Pres. Bush’s. They talk about how the media has been treating 41 before and after his death. They talk about the different Presidencies of the Presidents. They take a call about the week long farewell. He disagrees with the panel and explains why he feels it was important.
Part 3: Ray, Joe and Harold talk about Maine’s incoming elected personnel and what are the concerns.
Part 4: Mike Mercer of Michael Mercer Consulting joins the boys to talk about personal safety. There are so many ways to be a victim in this day of computers/smartphones. There are also many ways to protect yourself. Mike gives some common sense reminders, including to make sure there is gas in your car, or having your phone charged. Take a self awareness/self defense class. He teaches some difference courses. He also announces that he is working on a new project, Birdseye Technology.
Part 5: Joe and Harold talk about Portland and the hotels and stores. We need to expand the good fortune that Portland has been having to the rest of the state. How do we attract people to stay in Maine. The discussion turns to a debate on the term “LUCK” vs “FORTUNE”. Joe brings up the point of role models showing that it is important to get up and go to work.
12-07-18 Joe Bruno
Part 1: Ray and Dee Dee are joined by Joe Bruno. They talk about Christmas and Christmas traditions.
Part 2: The boys discuss the three branches of government and what are the laws regarding jurisdiction. How will this effect the Medicaid Expansion.
Part 3: Mark Reilly join Ray and Joe this morning. They talk about the Post Office and stamps.
Part 4: They talk about Hitler and WWII. They also talk about Pres. Bush and his service during WWII and how he was the only one that survived that plane wreck and how that might have affected him.
12-06-18 Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Part 1: Ray and Bob Witkowski discuss Pres. Bush and give their thoughts on his presidency. They end up comparing Pres. Teddy Roosevelt and Pres. George Bush.
Part 2: Ray plays part of Pres. Bush’s(43) eulogy to his dad at the State Funeral in Washington.
Part 3: The discussion between Ray, Bob and Dee Dee stay with Pres. Bush’s presidency and relationships. Bob brings up his relationship with the Clinton’s and how it changed over the years.
Part 4: Ray plays a commercial by mistake thinking he was playing Baby it’s cold outside again.
Part 5: Ray plays a part of Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney’s eulogy of Former President George Bush’s State Funeral in Washington. Somehow he ends up with organizations fighting for people’s rights. He talks about the Maine Legislature and the people that were elected to hold leadership positions.
Part 6: Ray plays the video of Rascal Flatts’ version of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and explains why it is a favorite. He doesn’t understand why everyone gets so fired up about every little thing.
Pres. Bush Eulogy
12-06-18 Civility
Part 1: Ray, Debi and Dee Dee discuss the funeral held for Pres. Bush in Washington.
Part 2: Ray reads a couple of news stories, one about the new project in Westbrook and one about Maine’s 2nd District race between Poliquin and Golden.
Part 3: Ray reads a breaking news headline about a second crew member has been found in the Pacific Ocean near Japan where two Marine Corps aircraft collided while refueling in mid-air early Thursday. Bob Witkowski of Visit Portland joins Ray and Debi in studio.
Part 4: Ray and Bob talk about the song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” and the movement to have the song banned. Ray says there is way to much hate in the world and we need to start getting along. He quotes Former Sen. Simpson that gave a eulogy at Bush’s State Funeral, “ “Hatred corrodes the container it’s carried in.” Bob and Ray talk about Merry Madness and some of the happenings in Portland tonight. They point out some of the great local businesses in the Old Port Area.
Part 5: Ray plays Former Sen. Simpson’s eulogy for the audience.
12-05-18 AARP Maine
Part 1: At this time of year the AARP Maine wants to make sure people are aware of some of the scams going on during the holidays. Jane Margesson brings in Chief Kevin Schofield of the Windham Police to remind and inform our listeners of some of the scams that are happening and how they are targeting people. They urge people to check with Charity Navigator or call the police if you have any questions or concerns about an organization. There is no need to be embarrassed if you do get caught in the web of a scammer. Jane mentions that you can do a credit freeze to safeguard a person’s credit report and it is the most effective way to protect consumers from identity theft. The Chief and AARP Maine will be holding a 2 part Free Webinar on Avoiding Seasonal Fraud on Dec 11, 2018 at 7 p.m. and Part 2 on Dec 13, 2018 at 7 p.m.
12-05-18 Politics
Part 1: David and Ray talk about the Maine Legislature and their plans for Maine.
Part 2: Ray and David talk about the Electoral College. He talks about a Congressman that doesn’t understand why our elections were designed. Ray explains it and they also talk about civics.
Part 3: Ray and David discuss the North Star and how beautiful this morning was, with the moon and the big, bright star. They take a call from Bill and they compare Ray to a Clydesdale, then talk about back in the day when boxing was big in Portland.
12-05-18 Don Carrigan
Don Carrigan is a reporter at News Center Maine specializing in political reporting from Augusta. Don is on his second career with News Center Maine as the State House bureau chief. Ray and Don discuss President Bush.
12-05-18 FO Bailey Real Estate
Part 1: Ray and David Jones, owner of FO Bailey Real Estate, are joined by Conner Richardson. They talk about emotions how that affects buying and selling property. They talk about the history of FO Bailey and how it has survived through the years. David lists off some of his listings he has available. 51 Maquoit Drive in Freeport, ME, 239 Hunter Way, Falmouth, ME 04105, David has a couple of commercial properties one at 273 Payne Road, Scarborough and one in Windham right on 302. He also has an office building in 1 Walnut Hill Common North Yarmouth, ME. Conner has land out at 119 Bear Hill Road in Hollis and 176 Marlborough in Portland and on Sunday 12-2 at 176 Marlboro in Portland.
Part 2: David talks more about the history of F.O. Bailey and their part in Maine’s real estate history. Call David or Conner today. By dealing with local businesses you can form working relationships. David’s contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email: info@fobailey.com and Conner’s is: cell 207-570-8528 or email: conner@connerrichardson.com.
12-05-18 Memories
Part 1: Ray talks respect. He talks about the National Day of Mourning for President Bush, however Maine’s Legislature is still going to be open for their elections. He moves to respect and Sen. Bob Dole and his relationship and grand gesture.
Part 2: Ray, David Jones and Debi talk about President Trump.
Part 3: They discuss
12-04-18 Political Roundtable
Part 1: Ray, Ellie Espling and David Jones talk about the swearing in of Maine’s newly elected folks. They also talk about some of the projected things that they believe will happen once the new slate of elected folks take office.
Part 2: Gordon Draper joins the group. Ray talks to Ellie about her official term as a Legislature and Committee Woman. They talk about Maine’s ranking in the country for taxation..
Part 3: The panel is joined by GOP Chair Demi Kouzounas. They take a call about the dumbing down of society. They end up on voter ID.
Part 4: Demi starts the conversation of Republican women running for office and Ellie states that Republican women are being bullied and are afraid to talk politics. They talk about the forum being held at the Portland Public Library. Ray won’t go because of Democrat Party Chair, Phil Bartlett, and how he lied about Rep. Rich Cebra during the campaign.
Part 5: The discussion is immigration.
Part 6: This segment is about why the Republican lost so big. Ellie tells us her ideas. Demi tells us what she does for insurance for her employees. Ray further explains.
Part 7: Last Segment of the day: They talk about the medical care of the illegals coming in that have serious disease. The discussion continues on the healthcare crisis that is already a huge issue and Ray brings it back to the Republicans message.
12-04-18 Ray Ramblins’
Part 1: Ray, Debi and Dee Dee discuss a Facebook question about what the #1 song was on your 14th birthday. They also talk about immigration.
Part 2: Ray takes on the drug cartel.
Part 3: David Jones joins Ray and they talk about the Kentucky Sports Radio boys that he met at the 2016 Republican Convention. They are on their annual road trip around the country and Ray explains the connection.
Part 4: Ellie Espling joins the group. They talk about fishing, because Ellie explained the story of the fly that LL Bean gave her.
12-03-18 President Bush
Part 1: Ray talks about President Trump and the trade wars and tariffs. He talks about how people have lost their minds over issues.
Part 2: Ray explains why he isn’t covering Pres. Bush’s passing more than he is. He talks about him and the great man that he was and that he represents the last of a dying breed of gentlemen.
Part 3: Ray plays the pray that Pres. Bush gave over our country as the first official act as President.
11-03-18 Medicare Open Enrollment
John Henninges of JMH Financial helps Ray explain Medicare Enrollment. They talk about what all of the differences are in Medicare and the different Parts. This is such an confusing mess and John tries to explain the differences so even Ray can understand. Bottom line: Contact John at office: 207-541-9773 or toll-free at 1-800-339-8602 and let him at no cost to you, show you how he can help you secure your financial future as you approach your senior years.
12-03-18 Red Cross
Ray is joined in studio by Pat Murtagh, Regional Chief Executive Officer of the Maine Region of the American Red Cross to discuss their role in helping communities during their time of need after a natural disaster. Maine has several volunteers that go to disaster areas and gets boots on the ground to help. The Red Cross helps people everyday. They also help with home fires and she describes their smoke alarm program. They are always looking for donations and there are several ways to help: www.redcross.org/donate/donation, Call 1-800-REDCROSS or text $10 to 90999.