Today on the show, Gene Johnson, CEO of FairPoint Communications, was in the studio to talk about his company's plans to hire 100 new sales and sales support staff for jobs in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Deputy Chief Jason Moen of the Auburn Police Department calls into the studio to talk about the department's Facebook page, which the department recently used to help solve a burglary case.
Alan Cartwright executive director of the Susan Curtis Foundation, and Emily Wever director of Camp Susan Curtis, were in the studio to talk about the work they do with impoverished children of Maine.
Kris Dorer of Maine Handicapped Skiing was on the show to talk about her organization, a program that teaches adaptive sports activities to people with physical disabilities.
Republican operative Roy Lenardson joined the show to talk about various issues, including Nancy Pelosi's visit with the Pope.
John Williams of Williams Broadcasting joined the show to talk about this weekend's ski conditions and upcoming NASCAR events.
Ray talks about all these guests, and serves up a sneak peek at next week's lineup, in the audio post below. Give it a listen.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Morning Show 02/09/09
Today on the show, there was a lot of talk about President Obama's economic stimulus package, which Ray says is loaded down with too much pork. He's got a lot to say on the subject in the audio post below.
Also on the show, Father Jonathan Morris of FOX News called in to talk about his new book, The Promise, which explores why people suffer in this world.
Jeff Monroe, director of the Yarmouth International Airport in Nova Scotia, stopped by the studio, along with Starlink Aviation's Brenda Libby to talk about new air service being offered between Portland, Maine and Nova Scotia.
Ray comments on all of the above in the audio post below.
Also on the show, Father Jonathan Morris of FOX News called in to talk about his new book, The Promise, which explores why people suffer in this world.
Jeff Monroe, director of the Yarmouth International Airport in Nova Scotia, stopped by the studio, along with Starlink Aviation's Brenda Libby to talk about new air service being offered between Portland, Maine and Nova Scotia.
Ray comments on all of the above in the audio post below.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Morning Show 02/06/09
Today on the show, Tim O'Brien, Supreme Court analyst for FOX News Radio, called in live from Washington D.C. to talk about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's cancer, and what impact her illness could have on the makeup of the Court.
"Supermarket Guru" Phil Lempert joined the show live via satellite to talk about how consumers can get the best deals on groceries during these tough economic times.
Heart health activist Karen Gerrish was in the studio to talk about Heart Awareness Month, and what people can do to stay healthy.
John Williams of Williams Broadcasting stopped by the studio as he does every Friday to talk about ski conditions this weekend. Watch the FOX23 Ski Report, updated every weekday, on MyFOXMaine.com.
Ray weighs in on today's show, as well as the issues of the day, in the audio post below.
"Supermarket Guru" Phil Lempert joined the show live via satellite to talk about how consumers can get the best deals on groceries during these tough economic times.
Heart health activist Karen Gerrish was in the studio to talk about Heart Awareness Month, and what people can do to stay healthy.
John Williams of Williams Broadcasting stopped by the studio as he does every Friday to talk about ski conditions this weekend. Watch the FOX23 Ski Report, updated every weekday, on MyFOXMaine.com.
Ray weighs in on today's show, as well as the issues of the day, in the audio post below.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Give Ray a Break, Mr. President
President Obama said today that failure to act on his stimulus package could pluge the nation into an irreversible recession. Ray says: Give me a break!
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Morning Show 02/05/09
Today on the show, Gene Johnson, CEO of FairPoint Communications visited the studio to address the issues the company and customers have had with the transition from Verizon.
Sen. Susan Collins called in to talk about the private meeting she had with President Obama yesterday to discuss her concerns about his economic stimulus bill.
Amy McAnarney of H & R Block joined the show live via video-conference to talk about the tax issues Americans are facing this year.
Tarren Bragdon of the Maine Heritage Policy Center stopped by for his monthly visit to talk about economic issues both local and national.
Ray serves up a spirited discussion of these guests (especially the part about Obama's stimulus plan) in the audio post below. Give a listen.
Sen. Susan Collins called in to talk about the private meeting she had with President Obama yesterday to discuss her concerns about his economic stimulus bill.
Amy McAnarney of H & R Block joined the show live via video-conference to talk about the tax issues Americans are facing this year.
Tarren Bragdon of the Maine Heritage Policy Center stopped by for his monthly visit to talk about economic issues both local and national.
Ray serves up a spirited discussion of these guests (especially the part about Obama's stimulus plan) in the audio post below. Give a listen.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Morning Show 02/04/09
Today on the show, Maine House Republican leader Josh Tardy and new State Representative-Elect Lance Harvell from District 89 joined us to talk about Lance's overwhelming victory in the race to replace Rep. Janet Mills, who recently vacated her seat to become Maine' Attorney General.
Matt Jacobson from Maine & Company was in the studio, and talked about some game-changing projects he'd like see Maine undertake, like fast rail service to Montreal.
Rich Johnson of FOX News called live from Washington D.C. to talk about President Obama's stimulus plan, and the meeting Obama is planning with Maine Senators Collins and Snowe to talk about the plan.
Joe Mando and Sue Clifford of the American Cancer Society to talk about the Daffodil Days campaign, a nationwide fundraising effort.
Ray discusses them all in the audio post below, and serves up a sneak peak of tomorrow's show. Give a listen.
Matt Jacobson from Maine & Company was in the studio, and talked about some game-changing projects he'd like see Maine undertake, like fast rail service to Montreal.
Rich Johnson of FOX News called live from Washington D.C. to talk about President Obama's stimulus plan, and the meeting Obama is planning with Maine Senators Collins and Snowe to talk about the plan.
Joe Mando and Sue Clifford of the American Cancer Society to talk about the Daffodil Days campaign, a nationwide fundraising effort.
Ray discusses them all in the audio post below, and serves up a sneak peak of tomorrow's show. Give a listen.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Morning Show 01/03/09
Today on the show, Alastair Wanklyn of FOX News Radio called live from England to talk about the rare snowstorm bringing chaos and cheer to London.
In the same segment, Elias Thomas of Sanford-Springvale Rotary called live from India to talk about the work he's doing innoculating children of India against polio.
Elise Loschiavo, special events and public relations manager for Portland's Downtown District, came in to talk about Portland WinteRush 2009, which is being billed as "Maine's coolest outdoor festival."
Chef Jeff of the Woodlands Club and FOX23 was in the studio to talk about the 12th annual auction for the Center for Grieving Children, a charity event in which Jeff will be a live auction item. Jeff will go to the winner's house to prepare a meal in their home.
Nicole Evans, project director of the Financial Stability Partnership, visited the studio to talk about CA$H Greater Portland, a year-round resource for the community that offers free tax preparation to qualified filers during tax season, helping employers bring financial education tools to their employees, and educating hard-working residents about how they can make the most of their money.
Ray discusses the guests of the day, as well as a dash of politics (including Tom Daschle's troubles), in the audio post below. Give a listen, and leave a comment.
In the same segment, Elias Thomas of Sanford-Springvale Rotary called live from India to talk about the work he's doing innoculating children of India against polio.
Elise Loschiavo, special events and public relations manager for Portland's Downtown District, came in to talk about Portland WinteRush 2009, which is being billed as "Maine's coolest outdoor festival."
Chef Jeff of the Woodlands Club and FOX23 was in the studio to talk about the 12th annual auction for the Center for Grieving Children, a charity event in which Jeff will be a live auction item. Jeff will go to the winner's house to prepare a meal in their home.
Nicole Evans, project director of the Financial Stability Partnership, visited the studio to talk about CA$H Greater Portland, a year-round resource for the community that offers free tax preparation to qualified filers during tax season, helping employers bring financial education tools to their employees, and educating hard-working residents about how they can make the most of their money.
Ray discusses the guests of the day, as well as a dash of politics (including Tom Daschle's troubles), in the audio post below. Give a listen, and leave a comment.
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