05-22-20 Friday

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Part 1:  Ray Richardson talks about Memorial Day and what this day really means. This is the first one since General Logan’s Orders that there will not be the ceremonial remembrances of those that have given the full devotion to our country. Never forget to remember. He talks about Fred Collins and his story of service.


Part 2:  Ray champions the character of America and her people. It doesn’t matter what the reason, we have always been the first to head off and help our allies and their people. He urges people to take a step back from your enjoyment of the weekend and Remember the fallen, Honor the dead and Teach our youth about what is really important and why we celebrate Memorial Day.

Part 3:  Ray thanks Mark Rielly for his friendship and his service to his country and his fellow man.

Part 4:  Ray gives a quick rundown of the upcoming parts of the show. He gives a shout out to Randall Farms and Jeff Timberlake of Ricker Farms. Dr. John Herzog is in the house and Ray asks him what are his normal traditions. Ray gives the Doc’s brief history since he has been coming on the show since Feb. He talks about David Jones’s testimony of his services. Dr. Herzog describes what he can do for back pain. He practices Osteopathic medicine and explains what that is. Joe Bruno sends Ray a funny picture and Ray gets the giggles. Dr. John is still taking new patients and for more information about Dr. John Herzog’s services or if you would like to set up an appointment, visit his website, Orthopedic Specialties or call, 207-781-9077, their office today.

Part 5: The sacroiliac joints link your pelvis and lower spine. They’re made up of the sacrum which is the bony structure above your tailbone and below your lower vertebrae. Ray asks Dr. John what is the sacroiliac? Ray asks is there a way to recover from back pain. Dr. John explains how he performs his diagnoses.

Part 6:  Mike Hein joins the boys to talk about the Vietnam Wall. Mike gives the history of how it came to be and the process of the design, material, and the names that are on the wall. He explains what happens with the artifacts that have been left there over the years and that this memorial was built without any governmental help with funds. Ray describes his personal memories and his Uncle Billy. Mike talks about Huey Lewis’s song that was dedicated to Vietnam Vets. He gives a couple of other stories of dedication. They talk about Laurie Sidelinger and Honor Flight Maine. Mike tells Ray about his service. He also stresses that we need to go out and enjoy the fresh air, have a cookout and live our lives because the rest of the world is watching us.

Part 7:  Ray plays the song Walking on a Thin Line by Huey Lewis. He reminds his audience that Corey Lewandowski will be on in the next segment.

Part 8:  Ray and Dr. John Herzog welcome one of President Trump’s Senior Advisers, Corey Lewandowski. Corey tells about the event that he and Laura Trump, wife of President Trump’s son, Eric, were a part of last night. She told the story of her visit to Ricker Hill Farm in 2016. Corey describes a trip down to Washington DC to meet with the President. Ray and Corey talk about the Class-Action suit that has been filed against Governor Mills. Corey agrees that is time to reopen the businesses in Maine and the rest of the country. The government doesn’t have the right to pick and choose which businesses can open. They talk about how inept the government is and how the Democrats want do mail in voting and the fraud that has already happened. Ray brings up Maine’s unemployment fiasco regarding cases filed and paid/not paid and yet paying unemployment to prisoners. Corey says that he doesn’t trust the government and tells about the unmasking of private citizens (including him) that have anything to do with Donald J. Trump. The whole Obama administration abused the system and 4th Amendment. Ray tells the boys about a survey that he got via email that Governor Mills sent out.

Part 9:  Ray talks a little about the last segment. He and Dr. John talk about Corey’s offer of a nice steak and they compare to Doc’s plant based diet. Ray urges all that are able to give a moment and remember the people that have served our country and freedom. Ray says that he is going to miss the traditions of honoring our military that will not be happening on Monday. He mentions some of the people and their stories of service. On the line is Mr. Cobb. He is a service member that will be walking Portland’s Parade route to honor Memorial Day with a police escort. He explains how this came about and his service. Ray takes a call from Arthur Langley and he explains what they are doing up country. He urges people to go to a main road in your town and stand and wave the flag. Ray takes another call about patriotism. He wishes that there was information about where something was produced not just distributed by. This brings Ray to offer his thoughts on how dependent we are on China and Richard Nixon’s warning about China.

05-21-20 Thursday

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Part 1:  Ray Richardson talks about standing up for your rights and about the barber in Texas and there is another one in Michigan, Karl Manke. He starts down the long list of historical voices that have stood up for what is right. Ray also points out the lies that the government has told us about the numbers of Covid deaths. He lists some of the Maine businesses owners that have stood up to Governor Mills with this Class Action Suit against her. Ray questions her qualifications to restrict the gathering of 50 people until August.


Part 2:  Ray talks about the continued attempt of Nancy Pelosi and the gang to get Trump out of office with this ongoing impeachment inquiry. Ray says that there had better be a red wave or we are going to be stripped of all that we hold dear.

Part 3:  Bob Witkowski joins Ray to discuss a bunch of frivolous things including Ray’s Ethel Merman impression.

Part 4:  Pat Callaghan of News Center Maine joins Ray by phone and they discuss Fleetwood Mac. Ray asks what’s going on at News Center Maine. Ray brings up the Class Action Suit and the 9th Amendment to the Constitution. They talk about the inconsistencies of the Governor’s mandates and reopening plan. They talk about the Memorial Day weekend and that it is the beginning of our tourist season. Parades were discussed. Ray explains how important Westbrook’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony are to the residents and members that have served.

Part 5:  Ray tells Pat Callaghan about the graduation that Westbrook and Scarborough are planning at Rock Row. He gives kudos to Linda Adams for coming up with this idea. The boys talk about some of the first world problems that Covid pandemic has presented and they compare our situation to Russia.

Part 6:  Ray gives a quick rundown of some of the upcoming show. He then welcomes Thorn Dickinson, President and CEO & President of NECEC Transmission LLC. They discuss the permit issued to Central Maine Power Company (CMP) for construction of the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project from Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). If this referendum is put on the ballot, any decision by a court or agency could be arbitrarily overturned after the fact. Ray tells us who is funding this fight. Thorn gives several different scenarios that if this is permitted what could happen in the future. Ray says that if this is allowed it is a slippery slope.

Part 7:  Ray urges people to come to Maine and ignore what the Governor says.

Part 8:  Ray talks about freedom. He talks about Maine’s budget and he believes that they are not telling the people of Maine the truth. Ray explains how he got to know his next guest and welcomes Mike Foley of Foley’s Fitness Center to go through what the Governor has done after giving the hope of reopening but then killed that hope because of something in California. Ray asks him to give what he has done to keep his clients safe. Ray asks him if there has been anyone from the state to inspect whether or not it would be safe. This is a 6 million dollar dream that is going up in smoke along with the 40 employees that will lose their job. All through this segment that he gives Miranda Branagan a shout out.

Part 9:  Ray gives a shout out to Catherine. He reads a text about the deaths from Covid and that he doesn’t care. He says that there is more to the story and goes into depth.  Ray doesn’t trust anyone in the government because they lie and won’t listen to the people. He talks about the unemployment fund, disbursement and state employees. He talks about Bob White and how the Governor targeted a private citizen, Rich Savage. Ray talks about the Daily Briefings that are given about Covid.

Part 10:  Ray talks about the an upcoming guest for tomorrow. He takes a call about Mike Foley’s place and he points out that all they have to do is go and look at the website to inspect it.

05-20-20 Wednesday

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Part 1:  Ray Richardson describes his great outing to The Hannafords. He also brings up the class-action suit that has been filed against the Governor. He says that Rick Savage has joined our suit and is also defending himself from her targeted charges. Ray also talks about Governor Mills and the 14 day quarantine and the lack of direction and inconsistency of reopening Maine businesses.


Part 2:  Ray addresses Maine’s Daily Briefing numbers again that Dr. Shah has been giving out and the refusal to break it down by city and that they are skewed to fit his narrative. Ray welcomes Rick Savage of Sunday River Brewery to discuss the charges that have been filed against him. Rick explains what has unfolded including getting his license back. Ray says that Rick has joined the class-action suit. They talk about their lawyer, Steve Smith and how they found him. They talk about the communistic style of Governor Mills and that people have the Constitutional Right to freely travel between the states.

Part 3:  Ray and David Jones talk about Cher and the music video that goes to the bump music.

Part 4:  Ray talks about how the Steve Miller Band scheduled at the Maine Savings Pavilion at Rock Row in Westbrook, ME has cancelled because Governor Mills has decided we can’t have any fun. David and Ray talk about the gross incompetence of Maine’s Governor. Ray received another text from someone saying that he is having to close his business. He is MAD. Ray talks about how she chuckles in her press conferences when giving bad news. David points out that she will continue to get her paycheck. Congressional District 2 Candidate Dale Crafts join the boys by phone. Ray reads the text from the 18 year business owner closing his door.This business had employees. Ray talks about the trickle up effect of a business closing. Ray is so worked up. The budget is not as the Governor has been saying. It is in the red and the spending is out of control. They talk about the frustration of the Republicans in office that have not been in the loop of decision making because the people in leadership will not call them back to Augusta. Ray ask Dale about not giving up and fighting for what is right. For more information on Dale and his campaign visit his website:  DaleCraftsforCongress.com.

Part 5:  Ray calls on everyone in office that believes that the Legislature is ready to go to work, to go to Augusta, take your seat and wait. This will give the visual that it is time to take our state back. David Jones talks about real estate. Ray says that Maine is a great state. David talks about the positive aspect of this Covid quarantine is that businesses and employees have discovered how to work from home. Ray gives some examples of comparing the numbers of renting and owning. They talk about the different ways they can do a house showing. They can do a virtual tours and personal tours. They can also do remote closings so that there isn’t the need for a face to face meeting. Ray gives out David’s contact info.

Part 6:  David Jones talks about the new listing that FO Bailey has to offer. 181 Western Promenade in Portland is the featured property. David gives some of this historical home’s details. For more information on this property or to contact David visit: FO Bailey’s Website or David’s office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com.

Part 7:  Ray welcomes Trump 2020 Deputy Communications Director, Erin Perrine. They talk about the costs of not having businesses open. It’s not just about economics, but how it affects the mental and physical parts of a body as well. She stresses that this is what President Trump has been saying all along, that the cure can’t be worse than the disease. Erin continues with fear and that we can’t be afraid to live our life. Ray points out the Governors that don’t want to open up their state and Erin says that this is Trump Derangement Syndrome at its best and continues with this is how the Democrats want to run our country. In a socialist manner which is the Government running the country, not the people. They talk about the President taking Hydroxychloroquine under the care of doctor. Erin gives out the website that they have to bypass the media visit TheTruthOverFacts.com. If you have any tips related to the discovery of the Truth Over Facts, text “TRUTH” to 88022.

Part 8:  Ray and David talk to Former Maine Rep. Wayne Parry. He is a currently running for his District 10 seat again. He is a lobsterman from Arundel. They talk about how the Governor mandates are going to affect the lobster industry. The boys also talk about the budget and the untruths that have been spread by Rep. Drew Gattine and Rep. Cathy Breen, who serves as chair of the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee. They talk about how fast the Governor undid all the good that LePage had done to get the state prosperous again.

05-19-20 Tuesday

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Part 1:  Ray Richardson plays DJ and drifts back to summers on Daytona Beach. Ray talks about Governor Mills and Dr. Shah’s demeanor during the press conferences and the lack of true information. They don’t actually answer the questions that are posed to them. Ray brings up Speaker Sara Gideon. What is she doing to help Mainers and Maine businesses? Where is she? He speaks about the Senate President, Troy Jackson. He talks about the absolute power that has been given to Janet Mills and that the legislature needs to take theirs back. Ray talks about Oregon and their court rulings against their Governor. Ray talks about what is happening in Washington and what Troy Jackson is saying.


Part 2:  Ray talks about the little black dress.  Ray talks about the businesses that are still not opening.

Part 3:  Ray, JJ Jeffrey talk about Randi Kirshbaum. She is an icon on the airwaves and her job is one of the latests cuts due to Covid-19. Although successfully working remotely for the past six weeks, her employer sited that she couldn’t do her job from home anymore.  Due to a serious medical condition that would make contracting Covid-19 very dangerous, if not fatal for me her.

Part 4:  Ray and David Jones welcome Garrett Gordon from The Dump Guy. Ray asks him how they are doing during this time of quarantine. They cover Kittery to Waterville. They will take anything but hazardous material. Ray asks him about the safety of going into a residence and Garrett explains what they do. David gives Derek and The Dump Guy crews a ringing recommendation. For more information, visit their website or contact Garrett by phone: 207-450-5858 or email: dumpguyme@gmail.com.

Part 5:  Ray and David talk about how small Maine is and the one degree of separation. They talk about the Governor’s lack of willingness to listen to anyone other than Dr. Shah.

Part 6:  Ray and David talk about the article in the Portland Press Herald about a letter to the governor from owners of more than 80 small businesses in southern Maine in favor of the 14-day quarantine for out-of-state visitors to remain in effect. They take a call from Mike and they continue the discussion. Ray brings up Rick Savage and how they opened up the court to go after him and the Judge that did the Governor’s bidding. Ray gives an example of what Dr. Shah should be doing during his daily briefings. Ray takes another call. Ray and David talk about the Judge that seems to be in the pocket of Governor Mills. Ray says that he wants the courts to stand up and follow the written law.

Part 7:  Ray and David welcome Derek Gause and Valerie Strout from Maine Flag Company located in Windham Maine next to Eric’s Church. They gave The Ray Richardson Show and WLOB the flag that is in our studio. Valerie gives us a lesson about our American Flag and Betsy Ross. Ray and Valerie talk more about the history of Maine. They talk about the fact that they are not considered essential they have been shuttered. The majority of her business happens between March and July 4th. She is frustrated from the Governor treating her like a child. She talks about some of her manufactures and is afraid that they won’t be able to meet the demand. Valerie talks about a flag represents the history of a country.

Part 8:  Ray talks about the Covid-19 numbers that are given out during the Maine Daily Covid Briefings and how they are reported and how accurate they are. Ray speaks to the appointed Judge that ruled against Rick Savage of Sunday River Brewery. They talk about 1968 and the epidemic that happened back then including Woodstock and the schools weren’t shut down back then. Derek poses the question about the states that are continue to keep businesses closed and how they all seem to have Democratic Governors.

Part 9: Ray, Derek and David talk about how beautiful Maine is and Ray says it isn’t Maine that he is frustrated with it is the government. The government wants Mainers spying on other Mainers and reporting the non-compliant to the government. Ray asks Derek his thoughts about the $15 minimum wage that Portland has on the referendum.