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/> Lydia DePillis reports that after months of heated negotiations, Big Bear Cafe has finally secured a liquor license. Their class CR license will enable them to serve beer, wine, and liquor. There were certainly some comprises: Big Bear will have to close at midnight on weekends and 11 p.m. on weekdays. Outdoor music will have to stop at 9 p.m. Owner of Big Bear, Stu Davenport, was surprised by the quick decision (me too, after all of the arguing) and has no immediate plans to start serving liquor on a regular basis.