If the painting didn’t show what’s sold inside — baked goods — it wouldn’t be considered a sign and could stay, zoning board members said.

Local News A free speech case over a New Hampshire pastry shop painting goes to trial A federal judge in New Hampshire will consider whether a town is infringing on the free speech rights of a ...

A federal judge in New Hampshire will consider whether a town is infringing on the free speech rights of the bakery owner who's displaying the mural over his business.

Bakery wins free speech case over a painting of doughnuts, pastries by: Kathy McCormack, Leah Willingham, The Associated Press. Posted: May 22, 2025 / 01:49 PM EDT.

After taking this all in, I once ag ain wondered about the right to free speech. While painting over the Republicans’ words, in a way, was repressing their views, the painters also had a right to ...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A First Amendment dispute over a bright painting that shows sunbeams shining down on a mountain range made of sprinkle-covered chocolate and strawberry doughnuts, a ...

A free speech case over a pastry shop painting goes to trial Feb 12, 2025, 9:14 PM FILE - Leavitt's Country Bakery is seen in this April 12, 2023 file photo, in Conway, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F ...

A free speech dispute over a New England town’s pastry shop painting heads to trial 'The whole town is following this story,' the bakery owner said.

A free speech case over a pastry shop painting finally reaches trial. The story of the mural has captivated the area . Kathy McCormack. Thursday 13 February 2025 11:55 GMT. open image in gallery.

Free speech dispute over New England town’s pastry shop painting heads to trial Leavitt's Country Bakery in Conway, New Hampshire, is seen in this April 12, 2023, file photo. (AP Photo/Robert F ...