CONWAY — Republicans vowed to secure the border during stump speeches delivered Aug. 18 at the Gibson Center for Senior Service’s annual five-minute forum for hopefuls seeking state and federal office.
The North Conway forum also aired on Zoom and Valley Vision. About 30-40 people attended.
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