MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
05-26-26 Monday
Segments 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson start the week with Gubernatorial Candidate Owen and Holly McCarthy. They talk a little sports, work ethics, life, and more. Matt Jacobson (Summit Natural Gas of Maine) joins the party.
Segments 3-4: Ray asks Owen if he has thought about what happens on the campaign trail if he prevails in June. They get into the cell service in Maine and Matt shares that he is happy to see that Owen is thinking ahead as he explains some details of his plans for Maine. The curiosity of children and willingness to expand businesses into different areas, energy production, growth of business, and more.
Segments 5-6: Ray, Matt, and Dee Dee welcome Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research, and a veteran) and they start with the cost of gas, the effects of the Strait of Hormuz blocks, and more.
Segments 7-8: Ray and Matt are joined by Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) and they talk about the Graham Platner rally, Platner supporters, Bernie Sanders, and more. They get into the housing stories that are affecting the most needy in Maine.
Segment 9-10: Matt talks about Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Bobby Charles and some of his concerns about him and his character. The conversation turns to Sec. of State Shenna Bellows and her campaign for while continuing to hold her office.
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Segment 13-14: Ray and Matt talk about the media, the lack of curiosity not only from the media but the public as well.
Segment 15-16: The boys take calls.
05-22-26 Friday
Segments 1-4: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson welcome Maine Gubernatorial Candidate Robert Wessels and his wife, Christie. Ray and Robert talk about the important issues facing Maine including his priorities, education, and more. For more information on Robert, his platform or more, visit VoteRobertWessels.com.
Segment 5-6: Joe Bruno (Community Pharmacy) and Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) chat about the Gubernatorial field and candidates.
Segments 7-8: Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) and Steve DiMillo (DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant) chat about yesterday’s Veteran’s Forward Radiothon, the restaurant business, and more. Steve share this weekend Halibut special.
Segments 9-10: The conversation revolves around personalities which leads to Graham Platner, Trump Derangement Syndrome, Gov. Mills personality change during her rein as Governor.
Segments 11-12: The conversation starts with the Press Herald story about Sec. of State Shenna Bellows “Federal judge dismisses DOJ’s voting data lawsuit against Maine“, and they discuss the role of Secretary of State.
Segments 13-14: The boys talk about the media, the New Hampshire primary, the 1st Amendment, Maine’s DHHS system, social workers, and more.
Segment 15-16: Ray and Joe discuss conflicts in the world and the United States’ involvement throughout history.
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05-21-26 Veterans Forward Radiothon
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6:00 am – 7:00 am
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- Todd Crawford, Maine Veterans Forward, President
- Mark Reilly – Army
- Ret. Col. Deo Lauria – Army
- Dr. Michael Ciampi – Ciampi Family Practice
- Pete McVety – Navy
7:00 am – 8:00 am
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- Todd Crawford – Navy & Army – Maine Veterans Forward, President
- Pete McVety – Navy
- Ret. Col. Deo Lauria – Army
- Tom Bill – Common Sense For Maine
8:00 am – 9:00 am
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- Todd Crawford – Navy & Army – Maine Veterans Forward, President
- Brian Cummings, Air Force – Maine Veterans Forward, Director of Veteran Services
- Tom Bill – Common Sense For Maine
- Dominic Pugliares (Common Sense For Maine PAC, Dunegrass CC)
- David Stearns (Common Sense for Maine)
9:00 am – 10:00 am
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- Brian Cummings, Air Force – Director of Veteran Services, Maine Veterans Forward
- David Stearns – Common Sense for Maine
- Michael “Mike” Sauschuck – Commissioner of Maine Department of Public Safety
- Linc Merrill – Patriot Insurance
- Chris – Patriot Insurance
- Kathy with testimony about Sarah Powell
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
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- Brian Cummings, Air Force – Director of Veteran Services, Maine Veterans Forward
- Chris White Casco Bay Associates and member of “TBD” Trusted Business Development
- Lisa Church – kwCoastal Realty: lchurch@kw.com or 207-329-3429 and and member of “TBD” Trusted Business Development
11:00 pm – 12:00 pm
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- Dee Dee Richardson
- Brian Cummings, Air Force – Director of Veteran Services, Maine Veterans Forward
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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- Ray Richardson
- Gunny Mike Hall calls in with a challenge
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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- Mike Mercer – Navy – F3 Defense
- Lisa and Parker – Family of Josh Garland
- John Beyer – Fire House Tree Care
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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- Mike Mercer – Navy – F3 Defense
- John Beyer – Fire House Tree Care
- Jonathan Bush – Candidate for Governor
- Brian Cummings, Air Force – Director of Veteran Services, Maine Veterans Forward
- Listener #30
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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- Mike Mercer – Navy – F3 Defense
- John Beyer – Fire House Tree Care
- Matt Jacobson – Navy – Summit Natural Gas of Maine
- Brian Cummings, Air Force – Director of Veteran Services, Maine Veterans Forward
- Listener #30
- Shawn Moody – Moody’s Collision
- Pete McVety – Navy
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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- Mike Mercer – Navy – F3 Defense
- Charlie Summers – Navy Reserve
- Brian Cummings, Air Force – Director of Veteran Services, Maine Veterans Forward
- Michael Buhelt – Veteran – Listener #30
- Jeff Preble – Jeff Preble Concrete
- Al Lappin – Al Lappin Landscaping
- Mark Reilly – Army
- Ruth Summers – Navy Reservist (Public Affairs Officer) – Keller Williams Realty
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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- Mike Mercer – Navy – F3 Defense
- Al Lappin – Al Lappin Landscaping
- Mark Reilly – Army
- Vernon Dukes
- Edward J. Bolognini – Executive Director Easterseals Maine
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05-20-26 Wednesday
Segments 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson welcome Maine Gubernatorial Candidate David Jones. They start with the Kentucky Republican Primary race, President Trump, David’s Day One Plan if elected, and more.
Segment 3-4: Ray and David discuss some of the missteps of the Sec. of State Shenna Bellows with the license plates, he shares more of his plans, the longevity of his company F.O. Bailey Real Estate. David talks about the late Bill Diamond.
Segments 5-6: Ray and David welcome Chris White (Casco Bay Associates), Lisa Church (kwCoastal Realty: lchurch@kw.com or 207-329-3429), and Peter Light (CEO of Amanda Senior Care) and they are holding an event “Freedom On Tap” to benefit veterans tonight at Shipyard Brewing in Portland. Presented by TBD (Trusted Business Development) and Shipyard Brewing. They talk a little bit about their businesses and the event tonight. Visit Freedom on Tap for more information, tickets, or donations, visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tbdconnectionsportland/2194066.
Segment 7: In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment, Ray and David talk about some of the available listings through FO Bailey. For more information on listing or buying property, visit fobaileyrealestate.com.
Segment 8: Ray, Dee Dee and David talk about the theft of campaign signs.
Segments 9-10: Ray reads part of another story about Senate Candidate Platner and shares his thoughts. Vernon Dukes (207) 651-8694) – The Town Farm – (207) 797-7997) joins us at the table. They continue to discuss Platner.
Segments 11-12: The conversation revolves around ranked choice voting, showing up to vote, every vote counts, Ray urges that we need to get to the polls and make it so that it too big to rig.
Segment 13-15: Ray is still frustrated that people don’t want to fight for their rights, pastors that don’t believe in Christ, raising children, homes without a father, and more.
Segment 16: Ray takes a call from Jeff Preble who thanks everyone that showed up to help him yesterday.
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