CONWAY — Uncle Sam is going to be busy over the next few days, as the Mount Washington Valley gets ready to celebrate the nation’s 245th birthday.
Parades, live entertainment, a big race in Bridgton, Maine, and plenty of fireworks are all on tap this Fourth of July weekend.
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