The Manchester Free Press

Thursday • February 19 • 2026

Vol.XVIII • No.VIII

Manchester, N.H.

OPINION: I am Set to be Arrested a Fourth Time on Feb 5th, 2026 from a Guy who Thinks he’s a Real Judge

Granite Grok - Sat, 2026-02-07 20:00 +0000

I am set to be arrested a fourth time on Feb 5th, 2026, for illegal child support from a guy who thinks he’s a real judge. ————————————————————————————————- Editor: To the best of our knowledge, Randy Collier was arrested again on 2/5/26. We do not know the circumstances of his battle beyond what has been provided, ... Read more

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KLAR: Maine Leads the Way in Bipartisan Push for Food Liberty

Granite Grok - Sat, 2026-02-07 19:00 +0000

Americans are paying attention to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new, health-minded food pyramid that recommends nutrient-dense, whole foods, including meat proteins and full-fat dairy. Now it’s incumbent on every state to make it as easy as possible to buy the real foods that HHS and its sub-agencies recommend, and to enhance ‘food liberty’ ... Read more

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OPINION: The Children and Family Law Committee

Granite Grok - Sat, 2026-02-07 17:00 +0000

What Recent Hearings on HB1717 Reveals About the Children and Family Law Committee (CFL) Respectfully, the CFL committee has spent recent years boasting about their expertise, book deals, and their handling of family court matters. However, recent events reveal just how deficient that expertise truly appears to be. During public testimony on HB 1717, the ... Read more

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KLAR: USDA and EPA Back Cattle Ranch Against Washington State

Granite Grok - Sat, 2026-02-07 15:00 +0000

Competition for scarce water in dry regions has a long and sometimes violent history. Washington state has been the scene of a legal battle between a cattle-ranching family and state regulators over the family’s use of water in the dry eastern region of the Evergreen State. Tensions have escalated in tandem with the state’s enforcement ... Read more

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MACDONALD: Does Kamala Wanna Be The Left’s ‘Charlie Kirk’?

Granite Grok - Sat, 2026-02-07 12:00 +0000

Let’s Hope So I don’t know how many copies of Kamala’s book are boxed up in a well-kept but distant corner of many a Millionaire’s manse (or their housekeepers sus storage shed), but her book tour was a “good read.” Yeah, we dodged that bullet. But what if it’s an ordinance from the 2008 Movie ... Read more

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ROPER: Vermont’s Climate Agenda Is Sooooo Toxic! (How Toxic Is It?)

Granite Grok - Sat, 2026-02-07 03:00 +0000

Let’s start with the equally sad, infuriating, and hilarious news story about Green Mountain Transit’s electric buses, too big to even be useful as doorstops. Electrifying our public transportation system has long been a priority for Vermont’s Net Zero agenda, and it was with great fanfare that GMT touted the purchase of five electric buses ... Read more

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The Ever-Living Podcast: Heather Gardner on 40 Days for Life 365

Granite Grok - Sat, 2026-02-07 01:00 +0000

This week, on The Ever-Living Podcast, Cindy and Jessica welcome Heather Gardner, Director of 365 Campaigns for 40 Days for Life, to talk about one of the most powerful, peaceful pro-life movements in the world. The Independents with Carla Gericke will return in this time-slot next week. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and ... Read more

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MACDONALD: NewsGuard is Back – Here’s How it Went (Part 1)

Granite Grok - Fri, 2026-02-06 22:00 +0000

Every January, the nice folks at NewsGuard ask whether I will be responding to any of their questions about content published on GraniteGrok.com that they have issues with. They cite a post, comment on it, present rebutting information, and ask why we didn’t include any of that in the original. My pat response for years has been ... Read more

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CARDELLO: Good Job Janet, You Put Maine in the National Spotlight

Granite Grok - Fri, 2026-02-06 19:00 +0000

Rather than embracing a beautiful, rural state rich in incredible natural resources and deep-rooted traditional New England values, and building on that foundation, Janet Mills has tried to emulate California and, now, Minnesota. Janet Mills is all about power and corruption. As she tries to play with the big boys, she has neglected to accept ... Read more

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Friday Meme Thing

Granite Grok - Fri, 2026-02-06 17:00 +0000

Welcome back for another installment of the Friday meme thing. We’ve got more memes than you can shake a hockey stick at, and Friday is our weekly opportunity to dump a few extras on our eagerly waiting meme fans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Read more

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TYSON: Questions Granite Staters Should Be Asking Scott Brown and John Sununu

Granite Grok - Fri, 2026-02-06 15:00 +0000

If the 2026 GOP primary is going to be more than “pick your favorite pre-owned senator,” the conservative and liberty wings need to ask both Scott Brown and John Sununu some direct, specific, uncomfortable questions. Questions for Both Candidates Scott Brown Specific Questions Scott Brown is the former Massachusetts senator who won the 2010 special ... Read more

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Morning Update: Creeping Sharia!

Granite Grok - Fri, 2026-02-06 12:00 +0000

Today, on the morning update, Sharia Law is creeping into the dark, dusty corners of America, so some Americans are pushing back. Ep 101 Links: Check Out The Morning Update Here! – Also available on Rumble, Instagram/Reels, and Steve’s Substack. Follow ‘Grok on X – Rumble – Facebook – YouTube – Signal – Telegram WE ... Read more

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PAGE: Despite Opposition, Teen Kicks off Turning Point USA Chapter Feb. 20

Granite Grok - Fri, 2026-02-06 10:00 +0000

Braving efforts by opponents to shut them down, two Spaulding High School students are moving forward with the first public meeting of a local high school–level affiliate of Turning Point USA, scheduled for Feb. 20 at the Canadian Club on Route 14 in Barre. The event is being organized by Spaulding students Seth Fewer and ... Read more

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HOHENSEE: CACR28 – Restore Art. 6, Pt. 1

Granite Grok - Fri, 2026-02-06 03:00 +0000

Voters were not informed in 1968 when they amended Article 6, Part 1. They believed the amendment removed “obsolete sectarian references,” which was 4 words: Deity, protestant, Evangelical, and Christians. Another 154 words were deleted without any public discussion or debate. There was no discussion in the major state newspapers at that time. No further ... Read more

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Right Side Up: Harm Reduction

Granite Grok - Fri, 2026-02-06 01:00 +0000

This Week, on Right Side Up, I talk with members of the Vermont Federation of Republican Women about real harm reduction legislation for rural Vermont. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Disagree, agree, Got Something to Say, We ... Read more

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MACDONALD: Did Biden’s FDA Want Kids to Die?

Granite Grok - Thu, 2026-02-05 22:00 +0000

It almost goes without saying that the Democrat Party isn’t terribly concerned, from 30,000 feet, if people drop dead or kill themselves. Individually, there are people registered as Democrats who care, and a few of them are actually concerned about killing babies in the womb. The latter is, of course, required if you intend to ... Read more

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OPINION: Nashua High School Walkout Prompts Debate Over Student Speech, Instructional Time, and Administrative Response

Granite Grok - Thu, 2026-02-05 19:00 +0000

Nashua, NH — February 5, 2026 Students from Nashua High School North and Nashua High School South participated in a coordinated walkout during school hours on Wednesday, February 4, protesting federal immigration enforcement policies tied to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The protest, organized by students through social media, took place around midday anddrew ... Read more

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IMANI: The Armada’s Shadow has Reached a Fever Pitch in the Middle East

Granite Grok - Thu, 2026-02-05 17:00 +0000

The waters of the North Arabian Sea are no longer just a transit corridor; they have become the center stage for what military analysts describe as the most significant American force-generation event in over a decade. As of this week, the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) Carrier Strike Group has officially taken up station, marking the arrival of ... Read more

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How to Recognize Emotional Abuse and Invisible Harm in Elder Care

Granite Grok - Thu, 2026-02-05 15:29 +0000

Elder abuse is frequently associated with visible indicators. Yet some of the most severe injuries leave no marks. It takes keen observation and knowledge of the tactics that cause harm to identify these hidden injuries. Families and loved ones who recognize the signs become crucial champions for dignity and respect. This article examines effective methods ... Read more

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CARDELLO: Can You Be a Democrat and a Catholic

Granite Grok - Thu, 2026-02-05 15:00 +0000

There was considerable discussion over the last few years about the conflict between Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden, and the Catholic Church. These debates involved abortion and whether you could be Pro-Choice and remain in good graces with the church, and still be eligible to receive the sacraments. I am of the belief that it was ... Read more

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