City Councilman Kevin McKeown and Herb King Farmacy co-owner JoAnna La Force took the scissors at the official opening of the store on Main Street on Wednesday, September 5. The farmacy has a staff acupuncturist and herbalists and features a holistic approach to health with Chinese herbs, acupuncture (off-site) and medical marijuana.
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