MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
11-06-26 Friday
Segments 1-4: Ray Richardson talks about the election and the race between Paul LePage and Matt Dunlap. The lack of confidence in Maine’s Sec. of State Shenna Bellows and he shares his reasons. Joe Bruno (Community Pharmacy) and Dee Dee joins Ray and Joe shares some of the discrepancies in the Maine elections across the state, policies and practices, the ballot printing issues.
Segments 5-6: Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) joins the election conversation as they talk about the different races.
Segments 7-8: Steve and Jon join the panel as Steve shares this weekend’s crab special and they talk about the campaigns that he worked on in Portland that was successful. They talk about the election, Todd Piro’s visit and the DiMillo’s leftovers, then Claude walks in with goodies from Solo Pane in Bath.
Segments 9-10: Husson President and some of the other upcoming guests for the Q-Point Podcast. They also chat about the election and how the weather played a part in Florida’s results.
Segments 11-12: Ray starts with a clip on the history of Bath Iron Works. Claude talks about there is a great example of how elections will affect BIW. The history of growing Maine’s population and how that has affected this latest cultural shift.
Segments 13-14: The boys welcome Clayton Ferguson (Executive Producer for Banijay Americas Live), they talks about LUMINISCENCE, the award-winning immersive experience, that will be at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. Witness a show where live music, history, and video mapping come together to present this anchor of New York City’s heritage in a whole new light. They also have a special Luminiscence Christmas Edition – running November 18 – January 2. They talk about the personal journey behind this endeavor. For more information, visit https://luminiscence.com/new-york/.
Segments 15-16: They talk about music and how it can affect your creativity. Then Joe asks Ray about the vote on the new middle school for Windham Raymond.
11-05-26 Thursday
Segments 1-4: Ray Richardson and Dr. Michael Ciampi (Ciampi Family Practice) discuss the elections across the country and the implications. The school board meeting in Windham over the naming of the new middle school. Bill Diamond’s legacy and President Garfield. The mini-series on Netflix “Death by Lightning”. They move on to the election and the laws on voting.
Segment 5: Ray and Doc talk about life, then Ray plays a clip of Margaret Sanger on what she believes is evil and not to be brought into the world.
Segment 6-8: The conversation begins after we thank TBill for the Moran’s Breakfast Pizza about the lack of things that have gotten done during Trump’s second term and more. They continue to talk about Trump’s executive orders that will be overturned as soon as a Democrat President takes over. The lack of anything getting accomplished in Congress. David Ciullo (Career Management Services) joins to talk about AI in the workplace.
Segments 9-10: Dom joins and shares his thoughts on the elections across the state. Dee Dee shares her frustration in not knowing how to vote for someone like-minded and Ray gets really frustrated about boys in girls sports and the women standing down and not protecting.
Segment 11-16: Ray talks about the man who laid down the gauntlet: John 14 in the Bible. The behavior of President Trump was a huge deficit to voter turnout and results. They talk about the votes in Maine. Troy Jackson in Washington, Trump’s next two years, and Congress. The conversation continues on the Maine Republican party, how do we get things accomplished, and more…
11-04-26 Wednesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson talks about how the election did not go the way would have liked, but the sun came up this morning and the world is still turning.
Segment 2: Ray talks about a call with Sen. Susan back at Christmas. He talks about the shift in Maine politics and the lack of acknowledgement of people running for office.
Segments 3-4: Ray talks about the grace and distinguished style of Susan Collins. He moves on to his wish for our country for us to be curious, to ask the questions, to do your homework, work hard and get out of your comfort zone. It is time to stand up and be part of the solution. Ray talks about the lack of leadership in authority and the lack of results in some of the races in Maine.
Segment 5-6: David Jones (FO Bailey) joins Ray and Dee Dee to discuss last night’s election results and what comes next and questions what are you prepared to do.
Segments 7-8: In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment: David shares information on a home on 989 Shore Road in Cape Elizabeth right by the Lighthouse. They talk about a lot of the surrounding businesses and restaurants. He also has a office space for rent in Saco in Pepperell Square across from Rapid Rays. For more information on these properties or others that are available contact David: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com.
Segments 9-10: Ray, David and Dee Dee talk about the lies in politics and that should be stopped. They talk about some of the lies that were espoused during the campaigns.
Segments 11-12: Ray, David, and Dee Dee welcome John Cressey and Karyn Diamond (Daughter of Bill Diamond) are here to share their effort to get the new Middle School (being built right next to Bill and Jane’s home in Windham) named after Bill Diamond. Karyn shares Bill’s long history of service and his humble beginnings. The multiple rolls that he had throughout his career. Ray reads his Facebook post tribute to Bill after he passed away. They discuss the example that Bill Diamond set throughout his life. The retired teachers association supporting this movement. Ray reads a letter from Cheryl Weber Cuddy in support of the movement to honor Bill Diamond. Karyn urges people to show up physically so that the Board can see the support. This will be on the RSU 14 School Board meeting docket tonight. The meeting is at 7:00 so we would love a show of support starting at 6:00 at the Windham High School. For more information, email johncressey@beaconmaine.com.
Segment 13: Steve Gruber (Nationally Syndicated host of Real America Voice and The Steve Gruber Show, heard on WLOB at 6pm) join Ray and they talk about last night’s election and results.
Segment 14-16: Ray takes calls.
11-03-26 Tuesday
Segments 1-4: Ray Richardson is joined bright and early by Steve Michaud (Former President Maine Hospital Association) and they talk about the benefits or Maine and Mainers that Sen. Collins has advocated for during her tenure as a United States Senator. Matt Jacobson (Summit Natural Gas of Maine) joins the conversation.
Segments 5-6: Matt and Steve talk about the Maine hospitals and if Steve had a magic wand what would he do if he were King for a day. This leads to the schools and consolidation of schools with Ray and Dee Dee joining the conversation.
Segments 7- 8: The conversation turns to energy, how it will affect you and who is sitting in office will make a huge difference. Matt, Steve, and Ray talk about it in details. Jonathan Bush (Former Candidate for Maine Governor, Maine For Keeps Podcast) joins to talk about the election and what happens tomorrow. They talk about the areas that Republicans have conceded votes and the boat we missed with the interpreters.
Segments 9-12: The conversation turns to the what happens on Tuesday, and then what will happen on Wednesday. They talk about the influences of past American Presidents and elections, and more.
Segments 13-16: Kenny joins the fun. They talk about his race, the girls in boys bathrooms, the Senate race, Troy Jackson’s personality, lies against Susan Collins’ voting record, Kenny’s campaign, Maine Rep. Sue Salsbury, they move on to Jon Fetherston that had to leave because someone vandalized Sen. Collins office with either blood or red paint. He calls in after arriving and still no police on scene even though he had to travel from Portland to Biddeford.