Battle of the Bands

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On Saturday, April 26th, the dance floor is calling! It’s the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands with the Don Campbell Band and Jim Ciampi Band. A high-energy dance party where music meets meaning at the Italian Heritage Center.
Don and Jim are joining forces with their awesome bandmates for one unforgettable night. This isn’t just any concert—it’s a celebration of life, friendship, and the fight against breast cancer, all in honor of Candace Forsley and the incredible work of Candace Cares.
Cocktail Hour kicks off at 6PM
Live music and dancing from 7PM–11PM
Cash bar + light snacks
$50 reserved seating | $400 tables of 8
Tickets are going fast—so grab yours today!
This is more than a concert—it’s a cause worth showing up for.

04-23-25 Wednesday

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Segments 1-2:  Ray Richardson starts with some of today’s line up and then gets into the painting on the Wall Street Bull and other destructive behavior of the left.



Segment 3:  Ray replies to a text about Planned Parenthood, abortions, and MaineCare.

Segment 4:  Ray plays a song and talks about his daughter, Lela.

Segments 5-6:  David and Jake Lachance (Government Relations Specialist with the Maine State Chamber) join Ray and Dee Dee. Jake talks about some of the Bill that are up in Augusta that they are watching, and working on for the businesses of Maine including the Family Paid Leave Act.

Segments 7-8:  In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment, Rick Shaw (B & S Paving and Construction, Inc., 207-622-7956, email: pspaving1989@gmail.com) joins David and Ray and they discuss Rick’s talent with an excavator, his experiences, the work he is doing with David at the Montsweag Flea Market, and more.

Segments 9-10:  Ray, Dee Dee, and David discuss getting their dogs “fixed” because it is castration day on the farm which is why Peter Bolduc (Rock Mountain Ministries, The Town Farm, (207) 797-7997) isn’t here today. They discuss the work that The Town Farm is doing in the lives of men and how they fund their work. David shares his opinion about the Maine Government and how they are running our state and spending our money.

Segments 11-12:  Ray and Dee Dee describe their trip to Lexington to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle at Lexington. They welcome Maddie Robbins (Crafty Yankee) and this family owned business are celebrate 45 years in business, she shares her family’s history and her experience and feelings of that historical day. They talk about the sweater and watercolor by Janice Hayes-Cha Artist that they bought.

Segments 13-14:  Ray talks about the state of Maine and the government taxing everything that they can possibly tax. He takes phone calls.

Segment 15:  Ray continues with the state of Maine and their crazy ideas and taxes. He takes a quick call from Steve Gruber as he goes through Secret Service checkpoint as he is heading into the White House

Segment 16:  Ray talks about the story about the New Mexico Supreme Court banning a judge. He take a call.

04-22-25 Tuesday

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Segments 1-2:  Ray Richardson starts with the line up for today and some of the texts that he has received.



Segment 3:  Ray takes call after talking more about the Democrat party.

Segment 4:  Ray talks about interest rates and inflation.

Segments 5-6:  David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) and Ray discuss the new group, Dee Dee joins the conversation about government’s over involvement in every aspect of our lives. Eben Brown (Reporter Fox News Radio) brings us the latest Signal chat controversy with United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s support, Iran, war, subordination trust, and more.

Segments 7-8:  Matt Jacobson (Retired Navy, Director Sales & Marketing for Summit Natural Gas of Maine) joins David, Ray, and Dee Dee in their discussion about faith, the services at Eastpoint last weekend, and more. Jonathan Savage (Reporter Fox News Radio) joins them as they discuss the succession of the Pope, the process, the front runner, the legacy left behind, the Conclave, the Funeral, and more.  Ray talks about the matrix and then reads a text about James Augustine Healy who became the first Black Bishop ordained in the United States.


Segments 9-12:  The boys continue to reminisce with Pope stories and the Catholic Church. Matt shares his acting career back during his childhood. They also get into the food that have been banned in the U.S. which brings up a whole discussion about food, restaurants, as Ray reads texts and they comment on the texts.



Segments 13-14:  Ray and Matt start with some of the texts and then get into energy and world politics, Maine’s interest to promote business that bring in job creation, the insurance companies raising their rates, and more.

Segment 15-16:  They take calls and discuss the topics.

04-21-25 Monday

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Segments 1-4:  Ray and Dee Dee Richardson went to Lexington on Saturday and Ray explains his experience and feelings. He also reflects and acknowledges the passing of Pope Frances. He takes calls.



Segment 5: Maine Rep. Josh Morris (R-Turner) joins Ray and they discuss the state of the State of Maine.

Segment 6: Vern Dukes (The Trucker of Truth, Cafe 1055) joins and they discuss Cafe 1055’s pop-up BBQ event on Friday.

Segments 7-8:  Tais De Los Reyes (Athena’s Cantina Restaurant & Food Truck Park and Oasis Dessert Bar) joins the panel as Ray poses the question about whether the Catholic Church can accept a black Pope. They get into racism, and more.


Segments 9-10:  Rep. Laurel Libby’s (R-Auburn) joins to give an update on her case in a Federal District Court. The Judge continued to denied her voice and vote for her constituents. But continues to green lights the indefinite disenfranchisement of Maine House District 90. She vows to continue the fight for liberty and freedom of speech.


Segments 11-12:  Phil Spiller (Captain for Jet Blue, Commander in the Navy, spokesman for the Westbrook Gorham Rotary) and Peter “Pizza Pete” Koffler (Amato’s) are here to promote the 2025 Westbrook Gorham Rotary Pizza Challenge happening at the Westbrook Community Center (426 Bridge Street in Westbrook) on Thursday April 24 from 4:30-6:30. All you can eat for Adults $12 Under 12 is $6 and Under 5 is FREE! Phil explains where the money is distributed. Check out the website for  more information:  wgrotary.org or call Phil: 850.529.3283.

Segments 13-14:  Ray responds to a text about Gov. Mills which leads to discussing education and social issues being taught in schools.

Segments 15-16: The discussion continues about education, teachers “back in the day” and the current trends. They talk about progressives and that the progressive women are the worst. Vern shares how some of the progressive women treat him. They take calls.