CONWAY — With a stellar end-of-summer forecast — sunny skies and temps in the mid to high 70s — it’s shaping up to be a strong Labor Day Weekend, provided that everyone behaves, shows good manners and wears their face masks, say local tourism leaders.
“We’re expecting a big weekend,” said Janice Crawford, executive director of the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, on Friday as vehicles were seen streaming into the valley from points south.
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