CONWAY — Sunny skies and temps in the mid-30s are in the forecast for Sunday, St. Paddy’s Day — which will be of comfort to skiers and riders, and to lovers of green beer everywhere, no doubt!
Alas, showers were forecast to fall on Friday, for the 46th annual Red Parka Pub Challenge Race, the oldest and longest running citizen’s dual slalom race in the country.
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