12-09-19 Monday

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Part 1:  Ray talks about Jerry Nadler, Devin Nunes, Jobs Report, Chuck Todd of Meet the Press and Ted Cruz and their scuffle. Fox News Radio’s Simon Owen calls in to give us an update on a summit between Russia and Ukraine. He sets up why this is such a big deal. Ray asks Simon about Putin personality and national pride and the banning from the Olympics and World Cup for doping.


Part 2:  Ray talks about the tragedy in Pensacola and the terrorist that got through the security screening. He blames the government for not trusting you the citizens that pay them with the truth. Apparently, the shooter was a 2nd Lt. in the Royal Saudi Air Force and student naval flight officer of Naval Aviation Schools Command, opened fire at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida before being shot dead. The shooter killed three people Friday and wounded eight others.

Part 3:  Ray talks about the Impeachment Hearing and gives his prediction on the votes and then what will happen when it gets to Senate.

Part 4:  Ray gives a warm welcome to Karen Worcester. She describes the kick-off of the mission of Wreaths Across America. Ray explains that Every Stone Has A Story and the vision of a 12 year old boy. Karen thanks all of the volunteers and how it has grown through the grassroots efforts of the Gold Star Mothers and others. They talk about some of the stories of the stones. Karen asks Ray about a story that he has from his book. They discuss Ruth Knowles and her dedication of not forgetting her brother Bud. They talk about their mission of remembering and saying the names of the fallen heroes.

Part 5:  Ray gives a quick synopsis of this segment. He talks about Meet the Press and Chuck Todd and Jerry Nadler statements. Is it lawful or not. Fox News Radio’s Rachel Sutherland joins Ray to chat about the Articles of Impeachment and the possibility that it could go to a floor vote as soon as next week. The Republicans could probably have more control in the proceedings. Rachel gives a quick synopsis of the path of Impeachment. They talk about the Justice John Roberts being a wild card.

Part 6:  Ray talks about the Government and their lack of ability to tell the American people the truth about what has been happening with the Ukraine and/or Russian meddling in our elections.

Part 7:  Ray talks about the Steele Dossier and Bruce Ohr and the FISA warrant that was issued even though is was stated that it was shady. He takes a call that asks him about Due Process and that President Trump hasn’t even been charged with a crime. Ray chats with Fox News Radio’s Jon Decker, who covers the White House and is also a lawyer.

Part 8:  Ray goes back to the discussion with Jon Decker. Ray had asked him whether or not the testimony was it or was it not perjury, but Jon says it is opinion on the evidence. Ray takes a call. They talk about who would become President if Trump (what is the line of succession) was Impeached. Ray goes back to the Jobs Report and how well America is doing.

12-06-19 Toys For Tots Friday

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Part 1:  Ray talks about the Impeachment Hearings and the hypocrisy.


Part 2:  Ray mocks House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s news conference where she states that her Catholic faith as proof that she doesn’t “hate” President Trump, adding she continues to “pray” for him, but she doesn’t have a problem with killing an innocent little baby. He says that if she was so concerned about Americans, she would do something to help the farmers and USMCA (United States Mexico Canada Agreement).

Part 4:  Ray urges people to text (207-409-6172) or more importantly call (1-877-393-8255) in to share your thoughts.

Part 5:  Ray gives a shout out to Dave Ciullo, who dropped by on the break to share a goodie. Dave hosts the HR PowerHour on WLOB Radio and owner of Career Management Associates. Ray shares how good the goodie was and says thanks to Dany’s Cakes out of Turner. He also talks about Ricker Hill Farm, Jeff Timberlake’s family business. Ray talks about Socialism and Capitalism. He uses the frog in the pot story to emphasise his point. He takes a call about the left and asks how do we combat their ideology, while fearing retribution (verbally or physically). The caller brings up that the social agenda has been spread and has become the norm and even President Obama has become too centrist.

Part 6:  Ray welcomes Sam the Bottle Man, Sam’s brother, Bennett the Bottle Boy and Aunt Caitlin Jordon. Sam (Rideout) the Bottle Man, the cutest now 10 year old, is raising money for the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital for the 4rd year in a row. Drop off your bottles from 8am to 5pm..any day at the South Portland Redemption Center….Come meet Sam at the Casco Bay Hockey Arena in Falmouth. He will be there most of the day tomorrow 12/7/19. He tells Ray that they have reached 10,000 bottles and still counting. He and Bennett talk about some of the things that they would like to be able to purchase for the kids and what they would like from Santa!! If you would like to donate money, you can send a check to South Portland Redemption Center, 173 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106 or find him on Facebook.

Part 7:  Ray welcomes the Toys for Tots crew back in. Peter Levesque, President of Dirigo Kids and Gunnery SGT. Drew Roberson, Advisor and Past Coordinator. The boys play catch up.

Part 8:  Marine Staff Sgt Will Cieza, 2019 Coordinator of Toys for Tots, Gunnery SGT. Drew Roberson and Peter Levesque, President of Dirigo Kids. The Staff Sgt. Cieza, shares a childhood story and how TFT has been a intricate in his life. Ray says that TFT’s mission is bigger than just toys, it is saying to a kid that they matter and someone cares. Drew tells how he got involved and shares his story.

Part 9:  They boys continue with the important mission of Toys for Tots, Peter talks about the Silent Auction that is happening and some of the other fundraisers happening. Not to mention their Toys for Tots Dinner on Dec. 6. For more information visit Dirigo Kids. They need your help to put a smile on a kid Christmas morning.

Part 10:  Ray talks about the Jobs Report that was released this morning. He takes a couple of calls.

Part 11:  Ray gives synopsis of Nancy Pelosi and her stance on the Impeachment process.

12-05-19 Thursday’s Thoughts

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Part 1:  Ray pokes fun at the “Harvard Club”. Fox News Radio’s Simon Owen joins Ray to join the frivolity. They finally get down to business about the “Meeting” of the Heads of States. They didn’t agree on much and Simon gives some of the squabbles that happened during this “meeting”. Ray asks what the differences between a NATO Summit and NATO Meeting.


Part 2:  Ray talks about the “Impeachment Hearings” yesterday and the visceral anger and hatred that was spewed from Stanford Professor Pamela Karlan, who was one of three witnesses who testified before the House Judiciary Committee yesterday. Bob Witkowski of Visit Portland joins us in studio.

Part 3:  Ray and Bob talk about his vacation and a Dateline show that Bob watched about the Catholic Church.
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Part 4:  Ray and Bob welcome Casey Gilbert of Portland Downtown by phone. Ray tells her where we were to enjoy the Portland Tree Lighting. Thank you to Dave Ciullo of Career Management Associates for the pictures and the warmth of his 6th floor office. Casey says a big thank you to the vendors and the different set ups of the stage over the years. She tells us that the Frosty the Snowman Ice Sculpture is still standing in front of One City Center. They switch gears to Merry Madness. It is tonight and starts at the Custom House on Commercial Street. Merry Madness, a Portland Downtown event, brings thousands of residents and visitors downtown for a one-of-a-kind holiday shopping experience. On this special night, more than 75 shops stay open late (until 10pm) so that shoppers can enjoy a truly magical evening exploring all that downtown has to offer. For more information visit their website. Please note: Merry Madness is 21+ and rain, shine, or snow.

Part 5:  Bob talks about the group that is coming in to visit Maine and he gets to show them around to some of the fantastic things happening around the Greater Portland area. He and Ray talk about Freeport’s Sparkle, the beautiful Victoria Mansion, the Botanical Gardens and Kennebunkport Prelude.
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Part 6:  Ray plays his favorite Holiday Song. Then he turns down the path of the Professors that testified at yesterday’s Impeachment Hearing. He and Bob discuss the hypocrisy. Ray starts with Stanford Professor Pamela Karlan’s comment about Pres. Trump’s son, Baron. Melania Trump gets attacked for standing up for her son. Ray brings up the hypocrisy of Duncan Hunter. Bob talks about how engaged the youth are in today’s politics. Ray states that if you blame someone else for your behavior you are wrong. You determine your own actions and words.

Part 7:  The boys talk about Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer. It is under attack by the do-gooders on the basis of bullying,

Part 8:  Ray plays a little Lindsay Sterling. Ray talks about Jerry Nadler. He states that he doesn’t know how you remain neutral. Ray talks about the President saying that we need to limit the funds that capable, able-minded, able-bodied people should be able to receive. The social justice is going to give everything to anyone that wants it. You won’t have to work to get a handout. It has already happened in Maine. The bottom line is that they just want to control you.

Part 9:  Ray plays some more joyous music. Ray talks about Merry Madness and the fun that can be had in Portland, even if you don’t have a ticket, you can still shop. He talks about the witnesses that testified yesterday. Noah Feldman, Harvard Law School, Pamela S. Karlan, Stanford Law School, Michael Gerhardt, University of North Carolina School of Law and Jonathan Turley, George Washington University Law School (of note: He’s the sole GOP witness today)

Part 10:  Pat Callaghan joins Ray. They talk about the Honor Flight Maine telethon that News Center Maine held a couple of weeks ago. They talk about Laurie Sidelinger and her energy and talent. News Center Maine is also doing a Coat Drive going on in December. Pat gives out where and when the News Center Maine’s on-air personalities are going to be personally collecting coats.

Part 11:  Ray asks Pat about the Coats for Kids drive that they are having. You can find more information on their website. They talk about Bill Green.

12-04-19 Wild Wednesday!!!!

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Part 1:  Ray giggles about the NATO meeting between Trump and Macron. Trump will be meeting with Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who he doesn’t necessarily get along with either. Fox News Radio’s Simon Owen joins us to discuss what is happening. He is in the news pool. Simon lays out some of the problems that Turkey has created. Macron and Trump had a very animated meeting and they spared back and forth. Simon and Ray both agree that all of the players are very strong willed and forceful.


Part 2:  Ray takes a call from Paul of Ormand Beach Florida, who is actually vacationing in Beaufort South Carolina. He talks about several different things. He tells us about touring Paris Island.

Part 3:  Ray, David Jones and Dee Dee talk about grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Part 4:  Ray, David and Dee Dee welcome John Henninges of JMH Financial to chat about Mary Poppins Returns (Just Kidding). Open Enrollment will be ending at the end of this week on Saturday 12/07/19. John stresses that there are many reasons to have an insurance agent help to navigate all of the forms and different plans that are out there. Ray asks him about the Right to Try bill that was passed. Ray brings up that Doctors are dropping Medicaid and/or Medicare, people should know what medications are covered/not covered. Feel free to contact John 207-541-9773 with any questions.

Part 5:  They talk about the White House Christmas decoration and how the media has treated Melania Trump.

Part 6:  Ray and David start out with the beautiful fresh snow. Ray says how cool would it be to be driving up your driveway in a new car purchased from Rowe Ford and see your new home bought through FO Bailey Real Estate. Dee Dee mentions Ray’s daughter and how as new homeowners they are snowblowing for the first time. They talk about a first time buyer and there are things that they probably haven’t thought about, ie: utility service accounts, snow plowing, mowing, cable and more. Having been around for 200 years, Ray points out that FO Bailey has touched almost every building at one point in time. They handle all different kinds of transactions. David and Ray talk about a big property that he has listed in Wells.

Part 7:  Ray and David continue with some property that FO Bailey has listed. David lists out some property that FO Bailey has listed. 1.) 20 Florence Street in Portland, 2.) 95 Morton Road in Yarmouth 3.)  He has 4 lots left in the High Winds Subdivision in Windham. 4.) A warehouse in Gorham at 17 Little Wing Lane 5.) 255 Ocean in Kennebunkport are just a few of what are available through FO Bailey Real Estate. Contact David today. By dealing with local businesses you can form working relationships. David’s contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com.

Part 8:  Ray and David talk about the song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”. They welcome Fox News Radio’s Rachel Sutherland. She poses the question, If there is so much concern about the implications of the song, why aren’t they concerned about the people that are actually in the cold. Ray asks her about the Impeachment Hearing, Rep. Devin Nunes, Congressman Adam Schiff and reporter John Solomon. Ray and David talk about the double standards in the media. They talk about a President’s legacy. Whether or not the Impeachment Inquiry will stain Trump’s Presidency.

Part 9:  Ray, Dee Dee and David talk about a Christmas commercial from the exercise bike company Peloton. It has been widely mocked on social media as being “sexist”.

Part 10:  Ray is joined by Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce and AARP Maine‘s Jane Margesson. Before Ray gets to his guests he hits on Elfternoon in Portland and Toys for Tots drive. Ray talks about Eastpoint Church‘s streaming into the CC Correction Facility. Sheriff Joyce gives kudos to his chaplain. The get to the nitty-gritty of the holiday scams hitting the area. Jane stresses that if you believe that you might have been scammed, call or tell someone. Ray says that if you don’t report scamming, you are letting them move on and do it to someone else. They talk about credit report freezing and credit card freezing.

Part 11:  Ray reintroduces his guests. Sheriff Joyce talks about a check scam and how it works. Jane brings up porch thieves. Sheriff Joyce describes how the “porch pirates” work and Ray brings up the Ring doorbell. He also explains eye contact will also help. If you see something out of the ordinary, write it down.