Part 1:  Ray starts with Andy Grammer’s song “Good to be alive”. He says that today is the Right for Life March in Washington DC. He he reminds us of what happened last year between Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann and Native American Nathan Phillips, who was beating a drum and singing a chant in Sandmann’s face. This brings Ray to Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Taylor Swift. Taylor decided that she was going to tell people her opinion on who to vote for, the people spoke and Taylor’s candidate lost. Sen. Blackburn is calling out the National Security Council commanding officer, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (who has testified as a witness in the House Impeachment Hearing), as saying that Vindman was a “political activist in uniform.”, because of his testimony and leaks to the press.

Part 2:  Really short segment. Ray gives a quick preview of today’s show.

Part 3:  Ray talks about Sen. Lindsay Graham. Graham has questions….”I don’t know how many times it was said by the managers (of the Impeachment Trial) that the Biden conflict of interest allegations has been debunked and there’s no scintilla of evidence in terms of conflicts of interest and potential wrongdoing,” said Graham, who added, “So, when the managers tell me this has been looked at and debunked … by [whom]?”

Part 4:  Ray is joined by Doug Herling, President and CEO, of Central Maine Power (CMP). Ray asks Doug about the discontinue notices that were sent out and he takes them very seriously. There was some confusing language in the letters that were sent out. Ray says that this is just another way for the people that are against the corridor to nit-pick. Ray says that CMP works with everybody and it isn’t reported or stated anywhere. Ray brings up Governor Mills’ comments during her State of the State Address. They talk about the wonderful job Linda Ball has been doing. They chat more about the corridor and its benefits to Maine.

Part 5:  Ray takes a call from Arthur Langley from way up in Northern Maine and he talks about the struggles of some of the rural areas of  Maine that doesn’t have reliable utilities.

Part 6:  Ray welcomes Maine Sen. Bill Diamond to discuss Maine’s Bicentennial. Bill is the Chairperson of the Bicentennial Commission. This will be a year-long celebration. Ray reminds how Maine came to be a state and how much slavery was a part of that decision. Bill talks about the fundraising and some of the companies that have helped out. Ray tells Bill about his Maine History Lessons that he has been doing. Bill talks about the fundraising and some of the companies that have helped out. Ray tells Bill about his Maine History Lessons that he has been doing. They a discuss the fact that there are so many Mainers that made a huge difference in history that nobody knows about. Bill gives us a great event to kick off some of their celebrations. March 15th is Statehood Day, an afternoon of speeches, music, poems, birthday cake and much more.

Part 7:  Ray reminds how Maine came to be a state and how much slavery was a part of that decision. Bill talks about the fundraising and some of the companies that have helped out. Ray tells Bill about his Maine History Lessons that he has been doing. Bill says that there will be 5 Signature Events over the year. March 15th is Statehood Day, an afternoon of speeches, music, poems, birthday cake and much more. On May 16th in Lewiston/Auburn the Bicentennial Parade, a historic parade celebrating Maine. From June 21st – July 20th is the Sailing Ships Festival, (this is actually 2 different events) with the Ports of call to include Bangor, Belfast, Boothbay Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Portland, Rockland, and Searsport. Ray tells Bill that there will also be a Navy ship in port and we will be having a Lobster Festival. Time Capsule Sealing, A collection of items installed on the State Capitol grounds for future generations to discover sometime in the Fall and the date will be announced.

Part 8:  Ray and Bill welcome Liz Harrington, National Spokesperson for the Republican National Committee. They talk about the opening remarks of Congressman Adam Schiff in the Impeachment Trial. Liz points out a lot of the great things that President Trump has done that the Democrats are afraid that he will get re-elected, so they are telling non-truths and have been out to get him since before he was elected. She tells us the amount of times Schiff mentioned Russia and their involvement in our Presidential Election in 2016. Maine200.org is the website to follow and keep informed of some of the events happening around the state.

Part 9:  Ray and Bill continue to talk about Maine’s History. They give a shout out to Bill’s daughter Karen. They continue to encourage communities to participate in the events.

Part 10:  Ray and Bill continue to talk about Maine’s History. Especially the Missouri Compromise and how Maine would not compromise slavery. Ray brings up Harriet Beecher Stowe and the success of her book Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Bill suggests that everyone visit Maine200.org website and purchase a license plate and support some of the efforts and events.

Part 11:  Ray takes a call from Larry with questions about the Impeachment Trial in Washington. Ray thanks Bill Diamond for coming in and he expresses his longtime friendship with the Senator. Ray takes a call from Gordon Draper and Ray talks about how people yearn to live free and the countries that don’t have that ability because of their governments. Ray ends with the statement that our quarrel isn’t with the people of Iran, but the government of Iran.

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