CONWAY — The Berry Companies this week announced it has refurbished and reinstalled the iconic Norcross Place sign, a symbol of North Conway's ski heritage and community spirit.
Once signifying the Carroll Reed Ski Shop, the sign has been dubbed "The World's Largest Ski Pole" by local historians.
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