In this issue
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How Actors Act, Part Two: Physical Acting
On the first day of rehearsal for the final play of my college career, not a single line of dialogue was read from a script. Instead of sitting down for a table read or jumping into a dramaturgical analysis of the time period or themes of the piece, we stood in a line along the […]
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The State of the Food Scene, Nov. 25
Two year-round eateries will offer delivery service this holiday season. Blue Horse Beach Cafe in Fish Creek will deliver to patrons within five miles of the restaurant through Dec. 31. This new option is in addition to takeout and curbside pickup. In announcing the option Nov. 17, the cafe said it “hopes to keep your […]
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Suds with Sophie: Yeast and Beer Pairing
Brewing Ingredients: Yeast, Part 2 With Thanksgiving right around the corner, now is the best time to scour the shelves for the perfect pairing beer. The key to this holiday’s perfect beer pairing? Yeast! Last time, we had a quick introduction to yeast, and this time, we’ll delve a little deeper into the science and […]
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Jolly’s Street Pizza Hosts Coloring Competition for Kids
The pizza food truck is hosting a fun holiday coloring contest through Dec. 19 for kids who are eight and younger. Winners in each age group will receive a large pizza of their choice and a gift. Stop by the truck to pick up a coloring sheet. In November, Jolly’s is operating at 214 Michigan […]
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Child Care Virtual Town Hall Tuesday, Dec. 8
The next Child Care Town Hall from United Way of Door County will be held Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 6 pm. The sixth in its schedule of town halls discussing child care needs features a session on brain development in children age 1 year to 5 years with videos from Harvard’s Center on the Developing […]
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The proximity of community journalism is what has drawn me to this profession. There are no faceless millions here. The stories we tell and issues we cover are those of our friends, acquaintances and neighbors. If we don’t know them directly, we know someone who does. These connections alert us to collateral consequences of all […]
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Letter to the Editor: COVID Will Not Disappear
Bob Ryan’s letter in the Nov. 13 issue of the Pulse makes a great point in noting how the country pulled together against a common enemy during World War II, and it brings up the question of why the threat posed by COVID-19 has not inspired a similar response in today’s America. The answer to […]
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Letter to the Editor: Loving Care during a Difficult Time
During this rather strange time of COVID-19 and a politically charged election/postelection situation, I’d like to tell a different kind of story: a story of love and compassion and goodwill. A month ago, after a careless accident, I found myself on the bathroom floor with a broken hip. From my husband’s 911 call to the […]
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Letter to the Editor: Our Voting District Maps Are Still Unfair
On Nov. 3, 2020, the voters of Door County, by a 73 percent to 27 percent margin, approved the advisory referendum supporting nonpartisan redistricting in Wisconsin. Door County now joins 27 other counties across the state that have approved referendums on this subject. The Door County Board of Supervisors is also one of 55 county […]
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Letter to the Editor: Owners Deny Use of Private Road to Snowmobilers, ATVs
We, the home, land and business owners on Linda Lane, from Bluff Road to County F in the Town of Baileys Harbor, by democratic vote, have reluctantly decided to deny the use of our private road to snowmobilers and ATV and UTV users. We deem this necessary not only to prevent additional road damage but […]
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Letter to the Editor: Could Your COVID-19 Attitude Be Criminal?
Early in the pandemic, most people willingly limited their contacts. Then it began to wear on them, and they started taking risks: shopping, meeting people in ever-larger groups. By the summer, it was life as usual, and mask wearing had become a political statement, not a public-health measure. Such behavior is irresponsible and dangerous, but […]
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Nominations Open Dec. 1 for Spring Elections
Yes, we’ve just finished one election, but already municipalities across the county are beginning to serve notice of spring elections, which will be held April 6, 2021. The first day when candidates may circulate nomination papers is Dec. 1, with the final deadline for filing the papers set for Jan. 5, 2021, by 5 pm. […]
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Arts Organizations Receive Grants
Music, visual-art, live-performance and other cultural organizations have always been more than just purveyors of entertainment – they’ve been important providers of healing and hope, especially during difficult times. In recognition of the significant role these institutions play around the state, Gov. Tony Evers has designated $5 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and […]