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Town Of Epping Wants to ‘Milk’ New England Dragway

January 3, 2025 Steve MacDonald

The busybodies running the town of Epping, New Hampshire, have decided to make a little more money from a local “race track.” On Monday, the town will hold a public meeting regarding by-law changes that apply to “THE REGULATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLE RACE TRACK.” Here is the full statement on the situation (Facebook) … Read more

Horseplay, Heroes, and Hope

August 26, 2021 Michael Moffett

Who amongst us has never been on a horse? While no equestrian, I did once recklessly mount a big old horse roaming my grandfather’s apple orchard on his remote backcountry farm in Lunenburg, Vermont—way back when I was 11 or so.

Democrats Support Unions - Oppose Educational Excellence

Thank You for Ruining My Kids’ Education. Now You Will Answer for It.

June 24, 2021June 22, 2021 Op-Ed

Good evening, As I discuss with my son his socialist, feckless, “everyone gets a trophy” grading system that YOU ignored the petition of over 300 students and parents to change; and as I now KNOW that many of you signed into effect a transgender policy whereby teachers can call MY kids doorknobs, he, she, they, it, etc. without ANY parental knowledge;

Why Isn’t The Media Interested in Katelyn and Linda Jones?

January 14, 2021
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I took a trip to Concord, a small ghost town we call our state capital, to help a friend with a court case. While I was there, I took the opportunity to stop by the US federal building on Pleasant St. That is the huge marble building dedicated to an old republican RINO.

Epping Restaurant Gets Reported for No Masks – Says, We’re Not Making Them Do That

October 23, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Some COVID-Karen got a burr in their bonnet about Roselynn Homemade Ice Cream Breakfast and Lunch. The employees were not required to wear masks, and neither were the customers. I can only guess that business was good. And they are sticking to their guns (that’s a metaphor).

Huge GOP Win in Epping Special Election

October 8, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Michael Vose won the Epping Special Election tonight 880 to 806, defeating Naomi Andrews. Over 1500 ballots were handed out, marking nearly 30% turnout, which is huge for a special election in New Hampshire. Both sides saw this election as vital to win, and poured tons of resources into the small town of Epping to … Read more

YAL/NHLA-Endorsed Candidate Wins Landslide Primary Victory

August 21, 2019August 20, 2019

For those who missed Kimberly’s post earlier today, Epping had a special primary election today to fill Sean Morrison’s seat in the legislature. The general election will be held on October 8.

EPPING: Dem Candidate ‘Opens Office’ for $100/year NH House Seat

August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 Kimberly Morin

Something really strange flew across the Twitterverse yesterday. A candidate running in a special election in Epping for state representative actually opened an ‘office.’ If you don’t know anything about New Hampshire politics, this many not seem odd to you but if you DO know anything about New Hampshire politics, you know just how ODD … Read more

My Report from the Epping School Board meeting: Civility, Respect, and Free Speech

April 19, 2019 Ann Marie Banfield

The mother of the girl who was told to cover up her Trump T-shirt started the meeting with a statement. She had composure and, set the stage for a civil discussion on what happened. I wish every parent took the opportunity to address their school board in the same way when problems arise. After that, … Read more

TRUMP RALLY for EPPING STUDENT !! (Support Free Speech) [Updated – Location Change]

April 18, 2019 Steve MacDonald

UPDATE: GraniteGrok will be there to cover the meeting. Come on over and say “HI”! ***** Students do not forfeit their 1st amendment rights when they walk into a school. So, Come out and support the Epping student who was told to cover her “Make America Great Again” t-shirt. There will be a rally in … Read more

Epping Principal Apologizes to Student and Family Over Trump Shirt Incident

April 16, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Epping has acted quickly to address a free speech issue at Epping High School. What started as a Union Leader story (Kimberly covered it for us here) went national in a matter of days. Ending with the principal apologizing.

ATTEND the Epping School Board Meeting to support 1st Amendment Rights

April 14, 2019 Ann Marie Banfield

The recent story about a student in Epping told to cover up her “Make America Great Again” shirt on a day chosen to honor America, has invoked quite the response from individuals on both sides of the political fence.

UPDATED: Trump Derangement Syndrome Hits Epping High School

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 Kimberly Morin

Yesterday, the Union Leader reported on a disturbing story out of Epping, New Hampshire where a young teen at Epping High School was forced to cover her Trump t-shirt by the principal of the school. Why? Trump Derangement Syndrome. From the Union Leader: High school freshman Ciretta MacKenzie didn’t think it would be a problem … Read more

How your local Reps voted – Brentwood-Epping

April 10, 2019 Skip

Another installment of “How your local NH State House Reps voted” – we’ve done a couple but this is now going to be a regular feature. After all, running for the NH House shouldn’t be just a name recognition or beauty pageant deal – one should be voting based on how they voted (if they … Read more