MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
08-28-26 Friday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson is joined by Pete McVety (Newly Retired) and they catch up and discuss President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America”and more after catching up.
Segments 3-4: Ray, Pete and Dee Dee talk about politics and family, and more. A conversation about finding a cold stream and enjoying.
Segments 5-6: Ray plays a all-star tribute rendition of I Will Always Love You. Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) joins and they discuss Dolly Parton, her legacy, and more. Ray asks Mike about the Collins-Jackson Senate Race, Graham Platner, and more.
Segments 7-10: Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) and Steve DiMillo (DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant) join the party. They start with Bruno’s Restaurant and the shooting on Commercial Street. Steve talks about one of Portland candidates and the meeting last night. The lack of pride policies of Portland have allowed the panhandlers and drug addicts to over take the streets of Portland. Steve shares what Candidates he is supporting, not to mention the DiMillo’s weekend Special. Jon shares a live-stream experience he had. Corenna Quirk (Q-Point Podcast found on all platforms) shares the Quirky Cruise-In Car Show on Saturday, August 29 at 4 Rand Road, Portland (near our Quirk Alfa Romeo building) from 1PM to 4PM benefiting the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland. We’re asking for a $5 minimum donation or an item from the ARLGP wishlist to help support the animals in their care.
Segment 11: Jon, Ray, Peter, and Corenna talk about the fraud in Maine, the drug problem, needle exchange, Mayors that need to stand up. This weekends Q-Point on WLOB Sat. 9-10am features Rep. Steve Bishop (ME House District 17) and then Candidate Janet Beaudoin (Maine House District 94). Ray, Jon, and Pete talk about Troy Jackson and his new commercials.
Segments 12-16: Ray takes calls. Vern Dukes surprises Ray and Dee Dee with some corn chowder.
08-27-26 Thursday
Segment 1: Ray and Dee Dee welcome Dr. Michael Ciampi (Ciampi Family Practice) and they do some small talk about the beautiful sunrise, the Rowe Ford Golf Tourney, their father’s birthday, waiting for the new grandbaby’s arrival, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Wreaths Across America, and more. Bob Witkowski is in studio this morning. They reminisce about how long they have been coming on the show.
Segments 3-4: The segment starts with a clip of Carol Burnett Show with Tim Conway. They take about the passing of Tim Curry and his vast works and talent.
Segments 5-6: Ray starts with why Sarah Parshall Perry won’t be here as she helps her son, Jessie. Bob, Doc, and Dee Dee join in the discussion. They chat about the debt of the country and the lack of urgency to fix it, the Maine ballot mystery, the lack of interest in finding the truth. Ray calls Maine Sec. of State out on the lack of interest. Trump’s spending and not taking care of the debt.
Segments 7-8: Tom Bill (Common Sense For Maine PAC) joins with Moran’s Pizza and they continue with the debt of America and the lack of willingness to address it in Congress or from the White House.
Segments 9-10: Doc has to go doctor as David Stearns (Common Sense for Maine) and Dominic Pugliares (Common Sense For Maine PAC, Dunegrass CC) join the fun. They start with businesses closing, Dom talks about some of the golf courses that have disappeared over the last few years. Ray shares a golf cart story and Dom talks about the cost of running a golf course which brings up a discussion of Maine’s education system, teacher’s salaries, and more.
Segments 11-12: Bob continues with his thoughts on the kids of today that have been so sheltered will not know how to work in a professional atmosphere. The boys get into Maine government and their fees and requirements.
Segments 13-14: Dave shares his gift to the Common Sense crew of Dragonfly Farm & Winery‘s Common Sense Cranberry Table Wine. Ray reads a press release from the Maine Lobster Association welcoming Canada’s Decision to remove seafood from retaliatory tariffs which brings up the conversation of the Canadian taking advantage of us for years. They talk about other countries that are also a substantial threat. The conversation turns to tariffs from other countries, and more.
Segments 15-16: Ray and the gang talk about how different it could have been if Shawn Moody had been elected instead of Janet Mills. They talk about the lack of seeing her in Augusta except to cry for the instance in Biddeford, Hannah Pingree, Chellie Pingree, illegal immigrants, fraud in Maine, the taxes and taxes in perpetuity, and more.
08-26-26 Wednesday
Segment 1: Ray talks about Dolly Parton and her legacy, her passion, and more. Gary Prolman (Gary M Prolman Law Office) joins the fun and the discussion talks about Dolly’s philanthropy.
Segment 2: Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) primary in South Carolina. They talk about her brother, Lindsay’s, legacy, and more.
Segments 3-4: Gary talks about why he is working so hard to fight the current status in Maine and bring back the Maine work ethics. They talk about the group Common Sense for Maine and what is their mission, the tailgate on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 1:00pm. They talk about some of the participants and their delicious entrees. Tickets are available to watch the Patriots and their will be a live auction at half time. Door open at 12:00 noon. For more information on the mission visit their their website. Feel free to contact Gary for tickets or sponsorships (c) 207-400-7940 – (o) 571-9110 or email: gprolman22@gmail.com.
Segments 5-6: David Jones, Mark Camp (Rowe Ford), and Bob Whiting (Rowe Ford) are here to share their 4th annual charity golf event to benefit Maine Blue Collar Scholarship. They talk about their process of choosing the scholarship recipients, and the need for Blue Collar workers. For more information visit: Rowe Auto Group Charity Golf Event.
Segments 7-8: In this FO Bailey Real Estate segment: David talks about a couple of his listings that he has on the market. He and Dee Dee discuss the school system. Webber Cushing (Suburban Propane) joins the fun.
Segments 9-10: Webber is representing The Town Farm, (207) 797-7997, and shares Peter’s vision and mission. They all share their experiences of working with the men at the Town Farm and their work ethic and how Faith plays a huge part in their recovery. Ray reads a text that he received about The Town Farm.
Segments 11-12: Ray tells a story about his grandmother and Dolly Parton. Owen McCarthy introduces his guest Kevin Compher to share their new venture, First Light Works. They talk about the conception and implementation of ideas, bringing innovation to Maine. They announce the event with DARPAConnect regional pop-up event hosted at the Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks in Portland, Maine, on Sept. 3, 2026. Click here to learn more and to register.
Segments 13-14: Steve Gruber (Nationally Syndicated host of Real America Voice and The Steve Gruber Show, heard on WLOB at 6pm) start with discussing Dolly Parton’s life, her work ethic, community, philanthropy, and death. The greats are all dying and with them are their role models of work ethics and love of country.
Segments 15-16: Ray and Dee Dee continue with Dolly and take calls.
08-25-26 Tuesday
Segment 1-2: Ray starts with a message that inspired him by one of the pastors that he follows on Facebook. This brings up a discussion about Faith and God and personal testimonies.
Segments 3-4: Matt and Ray discuss an article that the Press Herald ran on energy and how disingenuous it is to the truth. He explains the accuracy of what was portrayed in the article and the real truth of how we get our energy and how it works.
Segments 5-6: Ray, Dee Dee, and Matt welcome Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research, and a veteran) and the catch up a minute and then gets into Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ sanctions and the US trading with other countries around the world.
Segments 7-8: The gang welcome Lauren and Jon and they talk about Vice President’s visit to Maine and Matt points out the relationship that Former Gov. Paul LePage already has with Washington that he developed while being Governor and compares Governor Mills’ relationship with Washington.
Segments 9-10: The boys talk about baseball and then get into the Lindsay Clancy trial, postpartum, physician accountability and the responsibility of Patrick – her husband.
Segments 11-12: The conversation turns to messaging and the lack of it from the Republicans.
Segment 13-14: They continue discussing the elections, the republican party, and more.
Segment 15-16: Jed York’s (49’ers owner) arrest in a prostitution sting starts the conversation, speeding tickets, and Maine’s roads. They go back to sports and politicians.