Closing Aunt Martha's

After 11 years of providing Encampment with a shop, Martha Braga is throwing in the towel, but not before thanking her loyal customers for their support.

“I appreciate the community’s support,” Braga said. “I appreciated them giving me the opportunity to fill a need, but now it’s history.

Braga is closing Aunt Martha’s This ‘n That, a shop she has kept open for 11 years, despite her battle with cancer.

Braga, who now lives in Casper with her husband for medical reasons, tried to keep the shop afloat for as long as she could, Braga said. But her battle with cancer has taken its toll. Braga clos...