02-14-24 Wednesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson wishes everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day and acknowledges Ash Wednesday. Then he gets down to brass tacks with the immigrant problem in Boston. Officials are asking residents to open their homes. He talks about the crazy promises lawmakers are making to get elected and using the race for Sen. Feinstein’s seat as an example.
Segment 2: He talks about why our legislature aren’t able to get to things accomplished. They used to to fight on the floor, but left the disagreement there and were able to break bread and have conversations outside of the chamber.
Segment 3: Ray and Dee Dee discuss the history of Len Libby and Ray shares story about John and Effie Hay. He takes a call about how the Covid relief really hurt landlords, not only by loosing money, but disrepair to their buildings.
Segment 4: Ray continues with his thought about the legislative body.
Segments 5-6: David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) joins Ray and Dee Dee. Ray and David talk about the Valentine Bandit. Gunny Mike Hall join the boys and they talk about the status of our military and lack of leadership, Biden’s appearance of being weak, Trump’s plan to Make America Great Again, Vice President possibilities, and more.
Segments 7-8: The FO Bailey Real Estate Segment features John Hathaway is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of Shucks Maine Lobster. John talks about investing in property. He shares his philosophy and experiences of buying investment property. He talks about working with David and the team at FO Bailey. They talk about how David has helped John even after the sale, John’s service in the Maine Legislature, and the whole FO Bailey team. John says it is about the mission, not the commission. The conversations turns to Donna aka Connie Mercer. The lobster trends and the lobstermen. For more information, contact David’s contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com.
Segments 9-11: Ray and David welcome Shanna Cox (President and CEO at Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce) and they discuss how October 17th has affected everyone in Maine, especially the Lewiston/Auburn community. She talks about that defining night, the aftermath, Shanna thanks the audience for their contributions/donations to the community, the resources available, the first responders, how funds are being disbursed, and more.
Segment 12: David talks about the Falmouth Republican Caucus on 2/24 at Falmouth Town Hall Council Chambers, 271 Falmouth Road in Falmouth starting at 10am. SPECIAL GUEST: Demi Kouzounas, US Senate Candidate. FMI: Caucus Organizer: Sandra Morrissey 978-387-1810 or jsmmm3@gmail.com. Ray talks to Shanna and asks her to hang around and to further their discussion.
Segment 13: Ray and Shanna Cox continue their discussion about the resiliency of the Lewiston Auburn area, its people, the bowling alley is re-opening, and more. Shenna announces #LAisforLovers $100 Giftcard Giveaway. Whether you’re celebrating with takeout or making reservations, remember to keep it local this Valentine’s Day with #LocalLAFlavor. Not sure where to eat? Check out our interactive member guide for ideas: https://lametrocc.com/restaurants. If you would like to learn more about the resources available or to donate to help support this wonderful community, Click Here.
Segment 14: Ray talks about where the money that was raised from the show’s audience ended up. He takes a call.
Segment 15: Ray continues taking calls.