Almost Unbelievably Evil

Ray calls out liberal blogs for spreading the rumor that Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin's fifth child isn't actually hers.

A Beautiful Saturday in Maine

Ray congratulates the Maine Military Museum for its official opening today.

It's Getting Ugly

Ray calls out the DNC for denigrating Sarah Plain instead of welcoming her to the campaign and congratulating her on her historic nomination.

Kudos to Claude Berube

Claude Berube, political science instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy, was a guest on the morning show back in July, and he said back then that he thought Sarah Palin was the best pick for John McCain's running mate.

That Giant Sucking Sound

Ray says that the air has been sucked out of the Obama campaign with the Sarah Palin announcement, which has turned this election on its ear.

Ray Gets Excited

With John McCain's announcement of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, Ray is feeling almost giddy about the campaign.

Who's It Gonna Be?

As John McCain gets closer to naming his Vice Presidential nominee, Ray thinks the choice comes down to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and current Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Ray thinks either would be a good choice, and takes time to make the case that Palin would be a great choice.

Ray Was Wrong

After Hillary Clinton leads the Democrats in making Obama the official nominee, Ray acknowledges that he was wrong: there was no power-play in the works; Hillary and Bill weren't scheming for a back-room deal to secure the nomination for her. But he goes on to suggest that maybe they should have been.

Harsh Winter Ahead?

Peter Geiger, editor of The Farmer's Almanac, will be a guest on the morning show this Friday. The Farmer's Almanac is predicting a harsh winter this year, raising fears that the weather, combined with rising cost of heating oil, is going to lead to a crisis in Maine. Ray's very interested in what Geiger has to say about this issue, and Ray's also planning an energy summit in September to talk about every option available to Mainers trying to heat their homes. Listen below to find out more.

Obama's VP Pick

Ray disagrees strongly with Joe Biden's politics, but he admires the man for not letting Washington D.C. to change or corrupt him.

Eye on the Convention

After two days of the DNC in Denver, Ray assesses the speeches he's heard so far, including Michelle Obama's and Hillary Clinton's. He also reflects on Obama's strategy so far, and how Americans seem to be responding to it.

Dispatch from Lewiston

On a glorious late-summer day in Lewiston, Ray calls in from a soccer field as the fall season kicks off.

Playing the Game

Ray thinks that the recent rumblings that John McCain might pick Tom Ridge or Joe Lieberman as his running mate are just head-fakes, and that when he makes his actual pick (Ray's betting Romney), that person's conservative credentials will not be questioned.

Let's Stay Off This Tangent

Ray criticizes the ridiculous attention that's been focused on the "scandal" surrounding China replacing a little girl singer at the Olympics with a "cuter" lip-syncher. He wonders why we're not focusing on the many good and wondrous things happening in Beijing this week.

Just a Stunt

The Maine House and Senate Republicans have called upon the Governor to call a special session to deal with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), but Ray thinks that's really a job for the incoming Legislature.

Advice for Obama

Ray lays out what Barack Obama needs to do as he moves forward towards the Democratic nomination. Short answer: Pick Hillary Clinton as his running mate.

Listen to the Music

Ray has enjoyed the live music that's been featured on the morning show recently, including bands featured in the FOX23-sponsored free concerrt series, Alive at 5. If you know of a local musician or band whom you'd like to see get more exposure, let Ray know about it.

Focus on the Local

Mike Harmon, columnist for the struggling Portland Press Herald, was a guest on the morning show this morning to talk about, among other things, what the Herald (and other newspapers) must do to survive.

Open to Debate

On Thursday, Aug. 14, 7-7:30 a.m., State Sen. Ethan Strimling (D-Portland) and Tarren Bragdon, CEO of the Maine Heritage Policy Center, will debate the meaning and ramifications of the Tax Foundation's decision to drop Maine's rank in the list of highest tax-burden states from second to fifteenth.

Still Too Much Government

Ray comments on The Tax Foundation's recent decision to drop Maine's rank in the highest tax-burden states in the country from second to fifteenth.

Off to an Amazing Start

Ray is amazed by what he's seen so far of the Olympics in Beijing, from the off-the-charts grandeur of the opening ceremonies to the stunning victories of swimmer Michael Phelps to the inspirational camaraderie between athletes of rival nations. It should be a great two weeks.

What Are We Going to Do?

More and more people are coming up to Ray to talk about the rising cost of gas and heating oil. Mainers are facing a potential crisis this winter, and Ray is planning a energy summit on his show.

What's Good About Maine?

The news doesn't always have to bad. We don't always have to be stuck in "complain" mode. Tell us something good! Ray wants to know what you or your organization is doing to make Maine the wonderful state to live in that it is.

Offshore Drilling

Ray thinks the Democrats in Congress have a real problem because of their opposition to Americans drilling for oil on American soil.

Tom Allen is Confusing

Rep. Tom Allen just cast the deciding vote to adjourn the U.S. House of Representatives, but when he got back to Maine, he held a press conference to implore Sen. Susan Collins to urge for a special session to deal with the energy problem. Is he really concerned about issues affecting Americans, or does he just want more time to campaign?

A Great Weekend

Ray and his family spend a wonderful weekend at the 26th annual Blueberry Festival in Wilton, Maine, and Ray doesn't think he's ever been made to feel more welcome anywhere.