CONWAY — The Mount Washington Valley is proving to be a happy hunting ground for devotees of Pokemon Go, the smartphone-based game that has captured the world's attention.
So don't be surprised by all the excited talk you might hear in parks, stores and on sidewalks about Eevees and Squirtles.
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