WELCOME TO THE traditional start of summer here in this beautiful green and lilac blossoming valley, where we have had a string of near 50-centers all this past week, all with the magnificent backdrop of still snow-fields covered Mount Washington.
As we head into the weekend, the question is: Will high gas prices have an impact on travel this Memorial Day weekend and summer? AAA reports the average price for a gallon of regular gas in New Hampshire as of May 27 was $4.67, compared with $2.90 a year ago.
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