CONWAY — With three Mount Washington Valley ski resorts open early, skiers joined exuberant shoppers for some great early season skiing and shopping over the Thanksgiving/Black Friday holiday.
Every business responding to the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce’s informal survey of membership maintained that the holiday weekend was strong; up or even over last year for every business reporting.
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