CONWAY — Winner of a Food Network “Cupcake Wars” battle back in 2012, White Mountain Cupcakery closed its doors in Settlers Green on Monday after 14 years in business, with its owners saying they want to devote more time to their family.
Proprietors Kathy and Marc Iannuzzi, 45 and 48, respectively, say it’s time to slow life down a bit.
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