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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Firework season is here, retailers say new law boosting business
DES MOINES, Iowa — Firework season is just beginning, but several fireworks retailers say new legislation is helping boost business. SF 303 was signed by Governor Reynolds on May 14th, after quickly moving through the state legislature in just over a month. 'There was the law, legislation that went through, it passed and signed by the governor. Cities and counties can no longer restrict firework usage on July third and the fourth, if you follow the state laws as written, they cannot restrict your use,' said Tim Sipma, Simpa Farms Fireworks. Laws residents still must follow include only using consumer-grade fireworks on your personal property, not firing display fireworks without local permission, and no minors purchasing or using fireworks. The push to get the law through comes a year ahead of the 250-year celebration of the United States and reflects a growing interest in fireworks. Firework shop prepares for season with new law, tariff challenges 'A lot of people fell in love with fireworks because in 2020, you couldn't travel anywhere and people said, well, I got to spend my money somewhere, and so everybody tried fireworks, and it turned out they loved it,' said Steven Greig, Wild Willy's Fireworks Sales Manager. 'Sales have only grown since then.' With interest piqued, firework retailers say this law benefits more than just the stores. 'I was excited about it. It is so hard to talk to customers and explain to them about, you know, where you can or can't shoot them off, or what are the rules when every city is different. It's very confusing for the consumer,' said Kim Sandstoe, Jake's Fireworks Building Operator. 'I think the best thing it might do is relieve the police officers of having to run around on the third and fourth and listen to every call that comes in because they had to respond, but it's usually just a family lighting a few fireworks on the 4th of July,' said Greig. It's still early in the fireworks season; most stores don't see the majority of their customers till the week leading up to the 4th of July. However, retailers say they've already seen some excited newcomers. 'What we've seen is there are a lot more people that are starting to say, okay, that's great. I may go out and buy fireworks,' said Sipma. 'We've had a lot of customers come in. They're excited. You know, they're looking at things that maybe they wouldn't have looked at before,' said Sandstoe. 'So, they're excited to be able to enjoy the holidays.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Best french fries in Seacoast? Here are 7 fry-tastic reader picks.
Extra crispy, hand-cut, dipped in ketchup, the question is: Where is the best place to get french fries in the Seacoast? Seacoastonline recently put the question to readers in an unscientific poll. First, we asked readers to nominate places to include in the poll on Facebook pages and Instagram; we then compiled the poll asking people to vote for their favorite. Hundreds of votes later, here are the top seven reader picks. Coming in as the crowd favorite we have Wing-Itz. With locations in Hampton, Dover and Newmarket, you have multiple opportunities to try out its french fries. Wing-Itz offers hand-cut, double cooked fries cooked in pure beef tallow, which creates crispy, flavorful, out of this world french fries. Wing-Itz also offers different flavors to pair with your fries, like yellow curry mayo, bacon jam, garlic parm, fire cider vinegar and more. Wild Willy's Burgers has locations in York, Maine and Rochester. Wild Willy's uses Green Thumb Farms potatoes exclusively to make hand-cut 'country fair' fries with the skins left on, fried and lightly salted. Choose plain, herb fries (tossed in rosemary, garlic, salt & olive oil), or dip them in a side of their cheese sauce! Wild Willy's also offers sweet potato fries on its menu. Lexie's Joint has locations in Portsmouth, Dover, Exeter and Epping. Lexie's offers fries that are cut daily with choices of plain, truffle fries that are tossed in black truffle salt and topped with parmesan and herbs, hot fries that are topped with siracha ketchup, siracha aioli, jalapenos and scallions, or bistro fries topped with herbed aioli, bacon, parmesan and herbs. Five Guys has locations in Dover, Portsmouth, and Seabrook. Five Guys offer freshly made boardwalk-style fries, cooked in pure, cholesterol-free, 100% peanut oil. They are cut fresh and cooked twice – firm on the outside and mashed potato on the inside. Try them Cajun style or doused in vinegar. Row 34 is located at 5 Portwalk Place, in Portsmouth. Row 34 offers shoestring French fries that are thin, crispy fries with a golden-brown exterior, and 242 french fries, which are hand-cut steak fries. Sweet Chix Kitchen located at 184 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, offers classic or spicy french fries, and house-made chips, with assorted dipping sauces like hot honey, lavender honey, cilantro lime, spicy mayo and scallion ranch. Kelly's Row is located at 417 Route 108, Somersworth. While they do offer plain french fries, the fries that really make them stand out are their garlic parmesan french fries. Crispy, golden-brown french fries that have been tossed in their signature garlic parmesan sauce, topped with grated parmesan and served with Heinz 57. Best burger on the Seacoast?: Here are 7 eateries our readers recommend This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Best french fry spots on Seacoast: Try these 7 picks by our readers
