With distinctively Maine-sounding names like Toadally Dahk and Shiretown Blackout, brewers and winemakers in the Aroostook County region have focused on specialty eclipse sips.
Feb 5, 2021
REEDSBURG, Wis. Michael Roland Sloat, age 71, of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, passed away from a hard-fought battle with cancer, at home surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
Michael was born on July 3, 1949, to Roland and Ann Marie (nee Roe) Sloat in Iron River. While attending Michigan Technological University, he met and married Christine (nee Alger), graduated with a degree in biology/biochemistry, and moved to Wisconsin.
He worked for a proprietary wet-air oxidation company for several years and then moved to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. At the DNR, Mike worked in the Environmental Management Division, first in the Wastewater Program and then transferred to the Air Management program.
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Tammie Mulvey, right, is the new owner of Chadwicks Florist in Houlton. For 112 years, Chadwicks Florist has served the floral needs of southern Aroostook County. With Mulvey is former owner Amanda Linscott, who will be staying on with the company for the next year. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton PIoneer Times)
Tammie Mulvey, right, is the new owner of Chadwicks Florist in Houlton. For 112 years, Chadwicks Florist has served the floral needs of southern Aroostook County. With Mulvey is former owner Amanda Linscott, who will be staying on with the company for the next year. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton PIoneer Times)
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