CONWAY — Despite the rain on New Year’s Eve and into New Year’s Day and ongoing staff shortages, the new year capped what was a busy Christmas vacation week, according to local business operators interviewed.
“People were definitely here — we were very busy all week, with some lines,” said Kelly Rogers, manager on duty at Zeb’s General Store, located on North Conway Village’s Main Street.
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