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  • Baileys Harbor Range Lights Open for Tours

    Two of the most unique lighthouses in Door County, the Baileys Harbor Range Lights, will be open for tours during the Door County Maritime Museum’s Lighthouse Festival, June 10 – 12.

  • Baileys Harbor Range Lights Open for Tours

    Two of the most unique lighthouses in Door County, the Baileys Harbor Range Lights, will be open for tours during the Door County Maritime Museum’s Lighthouse Festival, June 10 – 12.

  • 18th Annual Door County Lighthouse Festival

    Although the Plum Island cruise and tour is sold out, tickets are available for the remainder of the land-based tours and boat cruises set for the 18th Annual Door County Lighthouse Festival, taking place June 10 – 12.

  • 18th Annual Door County Lighthouse Festival

    Although the Plum Island cruise and tour is sold out, tickets are available for the remainder of the land-based tours and boat cruises set for the 18th Annual Door County Lighthouse Festival, taking place June 10 – 12.

  • Door County Sail & Power Squadron Presents Knot Seminar

    The Door County Sail & Power Squadron is offering a free two-hour seminar, “Knots, Bends, & Hitches,” on June 11 at 9 am. The seminar will take place at SkipperBud’s Quarterdeck Marina, located at 705 Quarterdeck Lane, Sturgeon Bay.

  • Door County Sail & Power Squadron Presents Knot Seminar

    The Door County Sail & Power Squadron is offering a free two-hour seminar, “Knots, Bends, & Hitches,” on June 11 at 9 am. The seminar will take place at SkipperBud’s Quarterdeck Marina, located at 705 Quarterdeck Lane, Sturgeon Bay.

  • Crossroads of Door County Hosts Various Progams

    Crossroads at Big Creek will continue offering programming and educational opportunities throughout June. “Know the Enemy: Buckthorn Eradication Workshop” will be held June 10 at 9 am.

  • Crossroads of Door County Hosts Various Progams

    Crossroads at Big Creek will continue offering programming and educational opportunities throughout June. “Know the Enemy: Buckthorn Eradication Workshop” will be held June 10 at 9 am.

  • Ellison Bay Hosts 45th Annual Olde Ellison Bay Days

    Ellison Bay’s 45th Annual Olde Ellison Bay Days Festival will take place June 24 – 26. This year’s theme is “Come Join the Fun Up Nort.” Nik Garvoille, creator of the popular “Up Nort” cartoon, which appears in the Peninsula Pulse, will serve as Grande Marshal of the Festival Parade beginning at 11 am Saturday morning, with free balloons for all.

  • Ellison Bay Hosts 45th Annual Olde Ellison Bay Days

    Ellison Bay’s 45th Annual Olde Ellison Bay Days Festival will take place June 24 – 26. This year’s theme is “Come Join the Fun Up Nort.” Nik Garvoille, creator of the popular “Up Nort” cartoon, which appears in the Peninsula Pulse, will serve as Grande Marshal of the Festival Parade beginning at 11 am Saturday morning, with free balloons for all.

  • Ephraim Celebrates 2011 Fry Bal Festival

    Ephraim will celebrate their Fyr Bal Festival June 17 – 19. New activities at the 47th annual event will include amusement rides throughout the weekend in north Ephraim, waterfront Zumba at Anderson Dock at 9:30 am on Saturday, and Wilson’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor’s first annual Ice Cream Eating Contest outside the restaurant at 11:30 am on Sunday.

  • Ephraim Celebrates 2011 Fry Bal Festival

    Ephraim will celebrate their Fyr Bal Festival June 17 – 19. New activities at the 47th annual event will include amusement rides throughout the weekend in north Ephraim, waterfront Zumba at Anderson Dock at 9:30 am on Saturday, and Wilson’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor’s first annual Ice Cream Eating Contest outside the restaurant at 11:30 am on Sunday.

  • The Ridges of Door County Offers Various Hikes and Programs

    The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor will continue its regular schedule of bird hikes on June 11 with two hikes: a “Discovery Bird Hike” at 6:30 am and a “Not So Early” birders hike at 9 am.

  • The Ridges of Door County Offers Various Hikes and Programs

    The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor will continue its regular schedule of bird hikes on June 11 with two hikes: a “Discovery Bird Hike” at 6:30 am and a “Not So Early” birders hike at 9 am.

  • 2011 Musical Season Highlights

    From Big Mouth to a Benny Goodman tribute, the Pulse picked a few can't miss shows of the summer.

  • 2011 Musical Season Highlights

    From Big Mouth to a Benny Goodman tribute, the Pulse picked a few can't miss shows of the summer.

  • Tuning In: Your guide to the peninsula’s summer music scene

    From Rock and Washington Islands all the way down to Brussels and Algoma, the Door Peninsula will once again be showered with music around campfires, in barns, on the water, at bars and auditoriums – just about anywhere you look.

  • Tuning In: Your guide to the peninsula’s summer music scene

    From Rock and Washington Islands all the way down to Brussels and Algoma, the Door Peninsula will once again be showered with music around campfires, in barns, on the water, at bars and auditoriums – just about anywhere you look.

  • Sister Bay Celebrates Jumpin’ June

    Sister Bay will celebrate Jumpin’ June, sponsored by the Sister Bay Advancement Association, on June 11. The formerly named ‘Blossom Fest’ will now feature outdoor sports in Waterfront Park.

  • Sister Bay Celebrates Jumpin’ June

    Sister Bay will celebrate Jumpin’ June, sponsored by the Sister Bay Advancement Association, on June 11. The formerly named ‘Blossom Fest’ will now feature outdoor sports in Waterfront Park.

  • The Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve

    The Door County Land Trust is celebrating 25 years of preserving Door County’s finest open spaces and wild places. Over the course of the summer and fall, this column will feature one of the special places the Land Trust is working to protect.

  • The Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve

    The Door County Land Trust is celebrating 25 years of preserving Door County’s finest open spaces and wild places. Over the course of the summer and fall, this column will feature one of the special places the Land Trust is working to protect.

  • Good Cause, Good Time

    The Ride for Nature supports a good cause, but with an expanded post-ride celebration in 2011 it’s also sure to be a good time. The June 18 festivities centered around 100, 50, 25, and 15-mile bicycle rides along Northern Door’s picturesque back roads will include a post-ride party featuring live music and camaraderie beneath the tent on the lawn in front of the Baileys Harbor Town Hall.

  • Good Cause, Good Time

    The Ride for Nature supports a good cause, but with an expanded post-ride celebration in 2011 it’s also sure to be a good time. The June 18 festivities centered around 100, 50, 25, and 15-mile bicycle rides along Northern Door’s picturesque back roads will include a post-ride party featuring live music and camaraderie beneath the tent on the lawn in front of the Baileys Harbor Town Hall.

  • Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 2011 Season Cast Members

    Peninsula Players Theatre has announced cast members for its 76th season, running June 14 – October 16. Greg Vinkler, Players’ Artistic Director, selected the season and casts.

  • Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 2011 Season Cast Members

    Peninsula Players Theatre has announced cast members for its 76th season, running June 14 – October 16. Greg Vinkler, Players’ Artistic Director, selected the season and casts.

  • Door Shakespeare Announces 2011 Cast Members

    Door Shakepeare will present Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s romp of mistaken identities, and Pride and Prejudice, a dramatization of Jane Austen’s famous romantic novel, in repertory from July 8 to August 21.

  • Door Shakespeare Announces 2011 Cast Members

    Door Shakepeare will present Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s romp of mistaken identities, and Pride and Prejudice, a dramatization of Jane Austen’s famous romantic novel, in repertory from July 8 to August 21.

  • TAP of Sturgeon Bay Hosts Auditions

    Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) will hold auditions for the Richard Harris comedy Stepping Out on June 28 and 29 at 6:30 PM at TAP. Roles are available for nine women of all ages and one man.

  • TAP of Sturgeon Bay Hosts Auditions

    Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) will hold auditions for the Richard Harris comedy Stepping Out on June 28 and 29 at 6:30 PM at TAP. Roles are available for nine women of all ages and one man.

  • Third Avenue Playhouse Summer Schedule

    • June 11A Steel Bridge Songfest EventYoung Artists Showcase & Steel Bridge All Star Revue • July 7 – 10A For Kids By Kids ProductionArrivederci VeronaA tragic romantic comedy • July 16Tony BrownSoul, blues and reggae • July 23Hagen Family Summer Concert • July 30Fairland Bluegrass Band • August 11 – 14 & 18 – […]

  • Third Avenue Playhouse Summer Schedule

    • June 11A Steel Bridge Songfest EventYoung Artists Showcase & Steel Bridge All Star Revue • July 7 – 10A For Kids By Kids ProductionArrivederci VeronaA tragic romantic comedy • July 16Tony BrownSoul, blues and reggae • July 23Hagen Family Summer Concert • July 30Fairland Bluegrass Band • August 11 – 14 & 18 – […]

  • Does It Matter?

    Every summer since 2005, Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) has offered a theater day camp for children ages 9 – 14. The camp runs mid-June to mid-July, five days a week, four hours a day.

  • Does It Matter?

    Every summer since 2005, Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) has offered a theater day camp for children ages 9 – 14. The camp runs mid-June to mid-July, five days a week, four hours a day.

  • Upcoming Door County Sporting Events

    Door County Leauge Baseball • Standings 1. Egg Harbor, 5 – 0 2. Kolberg, 4 – 1 2. Sister Bay, 4 – 1 4. Washington Island, 3 – 2 5. Institute, 2 – 3 5. Maplewood, 2 – 3 7. West Jacksonport, 0 – 5 7. Baileys Harbor, 0 – 5 • Upcoming Schedule All […]

  • Upcoming Door County Sporting Events

    Door County Leauge Baseball • Standings 1. Egg Harbor, 5 – 0 2. Kolberg, 4 – 1 2. Sister Bay, 4 – 1 4. Washington Island, 3 – 2 5. Institute, 2 – 3 5. Maplewood, 2 – 3 7. West Jacksonport, 0 – 5 7. Baileys Harbor, 0 – 5 • Upcoming Schedule All […]

  • Former Packer Quarterback to Visit Door County

    Former Green Bay Packer player and Hall of Famer Lynn Dickey will be spending some time in Door County in mid-June.

  • Former Packer Quarterback to Visit Door County

    Former Green Bay Packer player and Hall of Famer Lynn Dickey will be spending some time in Door County in mid-June.

  • Steel Bridge Schedule

    Steel Bridge Songfest FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Beach Harbor Resort/Waterfront Mary's 3 – 6 pm: “Happy Hours” featuring A Royal Clark. 12 am – 2 am: “Midnight Late Night Open Jam” hosted by Chris Aaron and Freddie Lee Band.

  • Steel Bridge Schedule

    Steel Bridge Songfest FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Beach Harbor Resort/Waterfront Mary's 3 – 6 pm: “Happy Hours” featuring A Royal Clark. 12 am – 2 am: “Midnight Late Night Open Jam” hosted by Chris Aaron and Freddie Lee Band.

  • Article posted Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:28am

    Question: pat mAcdonald, co-founder of Steel Bridge SongFest, had a famous chart-topping hit with his band Timbuk3 in 1986. What was the name of the song and what was the highest spot it reached on the U.S. charts?

  • Article posted Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:28am

    Question: pat mAcdonald, co-founder of Steel Bridge SongFest, had a famous chart-topping hit with his band Timbuk3 in 1986. What was the name of the song and what was the highest spot it reached on the U.S. charts?

  • Congratulations to Kay Hanna!

    If you think you are the adventurous kind sneak out of the lodge or resort take a trip down Highway 57 to Mike’s Port Pub in Jacksonport. First time visitors or regulars – makes no difference people say.

  • Congratulations to Kay Hanna!

    If you think you are the adventurous kind sneak out of the lodge or resort take a trip down Highway 57 to Mike’s Port Pub in Jacksonport. First time visitors or regulars – makes no difference people say.

  • Article posted Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:25am

    Gemini (May 21 – June 21): In the next celestial rotation you will discover the strength that you knew you had but could not unleash. Now, move forward into broad, sunlit uplands and discard the baggage that has held back your dream world.

  • Article posted Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:25am

    Gemini (May 21 – June 21): In the next celestial rotation you will discover the strength that you knew you had but could not unleash. Now, move forward into broad, sunlit uplands and discard the baggage that has held back your dream world.

  • FRAMED!

    Eric Linczmaier of Baileys Harbor takes a joyride throughout the Door County peninsula in a classic 1978 Ford LTD, stopping for a photo in Peninsula State Park.

  • FRAMED!

    Eric Linczmaier of Baileys Harbor takes a joyride throughout the Door County peninsula in a classic 1978 Ford LTD, stopping for a photo in Peninsula State Park.

  • Shout Outs and Pet Peeves

    “Shout out to the sassy Scotties strutting their stuff in the Door!” ~ Jennifer Moeller

  • Shout Outs and Pet Peeves

    “Shout out to the sassy Scotties strutting their stuff in the Door!” ~ Jennifer Moeller

  • Article posted Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:13am

    Dear Mary Pat, My husband and I live in a relatively new condo development. Apparently, we don't pay as much attention to the owner's handbook as some of our neighbors do. It's like they are hoping to find infractions. What gives?

  • Article posted Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:13am

    Dear Mary Pat, My husband and I live in a relatively new condo development. Apparently, we don't pay as much attention to the owner's handbook as some of our neighbors do. It's like they are hoping to find infractions. What gives?

  • Ephraim’s 2011 Annual Fyr Bal Festival

    Ephraim celebrates its 47th Annual Fyr Bal Festival June 17 – 19. Steeped in Scandinavian tradition, Fyr Bal, pronounced fear ball, is Norwegian for bonfire. The festival re-creates customs of early Norwegians celebrating midsummer’s eve. Evening bonfires on Saturday represent the burning of the ‘winter witch’ and welcome the summer solstice. The weekend is fun for the entire family along the shoreline of Eagle Harbor.

  • Ephraim’s 2011 Annual Fyr Bal Festival

    Ephraim celebrates its 47th Annual Fyr Bal Festival June 17 – 19. Steeped in Scandinavian tradition, Fyr Bal, pronounced fear ball, is Norwegian for bonfire. The festival re-creates customs of early Norwegians celebrating midsummer’s eve. Evening bonfires on Saturday represent the burning of the ‘winter witch’ and welcome the summer solstice. The weekend is fun for the entire family along the shoreline of Eagle Harbor.

  • “Up Nort” Strip Gets Binded

    The everyday adventures, struggles, and shenanigans of a father and his only son. It’s the stuff of memories, of Sundays, of legend. The comic strip "Up Nort" has been gracing the pages of the Peninsula Pulse for three years, and it is all about those everyday adventures.

  • “Up Nort” Strip Gets Binded

    The everyday adventures, struggles, and shenanigans of a father and his only son. It’s the stuff of memories, of Sundays, of legend. The comic strip "Up Nort" has been gracing the pages of the Peninsula Pulse for three years, and it is all about those everyday adventures.

  • “Nature of Peninsula” Now Available

    Friends of Peninsula State Park (FPSP) are pleased to announce the publication of The Nature of Peninsula: A Park Ecology Sampler. The 90-page book, with color photographs, features essays by field specialists including Roy and Charlotte Lukes, Scott Craven, Tom Blackwood, and several DNR staff.

  • “Nature of Peninsula” Now Available

    Friends of Peninsula State Park (FPSP) are pleased to announce the publication of The Nature of Peninsula: A Park Ecology Sampler. The 90-page book, with color photographs, features essays by field specialists including Roy and Charlotte Lukes, Scott Craven, Tom Blackwood, and several DNR staff.

  • “Jacksonport Through the Generations” Re-released

    The original 1997 edition of Jacksonport Through the Generations:  Volume I, produced by Jim Halstead on his personal computer, has been newly released in an expanded version.

  • “Jacksonport Through the Generations” Re-released

    The original 1997 edition of Jacksonport Through the Generations:  Volume I, produced by Jim Halstead on his personal computer, has been newly released in an expanded version.

  • 2012 Wisconsin Poet’s Calendar Released

    The 2012 Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar, released by the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets, will be available for sale at Novel Ideas in Baileys Harbor mid-June.

  • 2012 Wisconsin Poet’s Calendar Released

    The 2012 Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar, released by the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets, will be available for sale at Novel Ideas in Baileys Harbor mid-June.

  • The 2011 Hal Grutzmacher’s Writers’ Expose and Photography Jubilee Judges

    Justin Isherwood, whose humorous and thought-provoking non-fiction essays have graced pages of the Pulse for years, will judge this year’s Hal Grutzmachers’ Writers’ Expose non-fiction contest.

  • The 2011 Hal Grutzmacher’s Writers’ Expose and Photography Jubilee Judges

    Justin Isherwood, whose humorous and thought-provoking non-fiction essays have graced pages of the Pulse for years, will judge this year’s Hal Grutzmachers’ Writers’ Expose non-fiction contest.

  • Seeking Submissions

    The Peninsula Pulse is once again sponsoring the Hal Grutzmacher Writer’s Exposé and Photography Jubilee. The contests are held in the spirit of the late Hal Grutzmacher, a professor and Door County bookstore owner, by offering commentary and encouragement to promising writers and photographers.

  • Seeking Submissions

    The Peninsula Pulse is once again sponsoring the Hal Grutzmacher Writer’s Exposé and Photography Jubilee. The contests are held in the spirit of the late Hal Grutzmacher, a professor and Door County bookstore owner, by offering commentary and encouragement to promising writers and photographers.

  • Musing

    I called the Office of Muse Affairs / this morning, having found their number / on the inside of a matchbook / advertising a course / about how to become / a famous writer,

  • Musing

    I called the Office of Muse Affairs / this morning, having found their number / on the inside of a matchbook / advertising a course / about how to become / a famous writer,

  • David Clowers: Intersecting with Dreams

    “I feel as though I’m back to where I’m supposed to be,” poet David Clowers said. “From when I was a kid here. I’ve intersected with my dreams, living where I wanted to be."

  • David Clowers: Intersecting with Dreams

    “I feel as though I’m back to where I’m supposed to be,” poet David Clowers said. “From when I was a kid here. I’ve intersected with my dreams, living where I wanted to be."

  • Roy and Charlotte Lukes Presents at Washington Island Trueblood PAC

    Door County naturalists, writers, teachers, columnists, photographers and ornithology leaders Roy and Charlotte Lukes will be keynote presenters at the Washington Island Trueblood Performing Arts Center on June 18 at 7 pm.

  • Roy and Charlotte Lukes Presents at Washington Island Trueblood PAC

    Door County naturalists, writers, teachers, columnists, photographers and ornithology leaders Roy and Charlotte Lukes will be keynote presenters at the Washington Island Trueblood Performing Arts Center on June 18 at 7 pm.

  • Jacksonport Historical Society Hosts Annual Dinner Meeting

    The Jacksonport Historical Society Annual Dinner Meeting, featuring Jessica Michna as Eleanor Roosevelt, will take place June 22 at Mr. G’s Logan Creek, located at 590 Highway 57 in Jacksonport.

  • Jacksonport Historical Society Hosts Annual Dinner Meeting

    The Jacksonport Historical Society Annual Dinner Meeting, featuring Jessica Michna as Eleanor Roosevelt, will take place June 22 at Mr. G’s Logan Creek, located at 590 Highway 57 in Jacksonport.

  • Ephraim Museums Open for 2011 Season

    Ephraim Village Museums will reopen for the summer season on June 17. The Anderson Barn History Center will feature a new rotating exhibit of the genealogical research of five of Ephraim’s pioneer families titled “The Roots of our Village: The Pioneer Families of Ephraim."

  • Ephraim Museums Open for 2011 Season

    Ephraim Village Museums will reopen for the summer season on June 17. The Anderson Barn History Center will feature a new rotating exhibit of the genealogical research of five of Ephraim’s pioneer families titled “The Roots of our Village: The Pioneer Families of Ephraim."

  • Corner of the Past of Sister Bay Opens for the Season

    The Corner of the Past historical museum will open for its 15th season June 11 and 12. Docents from the Sister Bay Historical Society will be on hand from 11 am – 3 pm every weekend through the end of June.

  • Corner of the Past of Sister Bay Opens for the Season

    The Corner of the Past historical museum will open for its 15th season June 11 and 12. Docents from the Sister Bay Historical Society will be on hand from 11 am – 3 pm every weekend through the end of June.

  • Door County Bridge Club Adds Game Session

    The Door County Bridge Club announced the addition of another game session for the Door County area. Sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL), duplicate bridge games will be held every Tuesday at noon and every Friday at 9 am from June through Sept.

  • Door County Bridge Club Adds Game Session

    The Door County Bridge Club announced the addition of another game session for the Door County area. Sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL), duplicate bridge games will be held every Tuesday at noon and every Friday at 9 am from June through Sept.

  • Bjorklunden of Door County Presents Various Seminars

    From June 26 to July 1, Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden is offering the seminar “Discovering Nature's Songs II” with David Stokes and Ken Lonnquist.

  • Bjorklunden of Door County Presents Various Seminars

    From June 26 to July 1, Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden is offering the seminar “Discovering Nature's Songs II” with David Stokes and Ken Lonnquist.

  • Door County Yoga Center Presents Detoxification Workshop

    A workshop designed to provide a life-long detoxification will take place at the Junction Center Yoga Studio in Egg Harbor on Sunday, August 14 from 2 – 4 pm.

  • Door County Yoga Center Presents Detoxification Workshop

    A workshop designed to provide a life-long detoxification will take place at the Junction Center Yoga Studio in Egg Harbor on Sunday, August 14 from 2 – 4 pm.

  • First Dinosaur Bones, Personality Traits and Plankton

    The first dinosaur bones appear to date to about 230 million years ago. This suggests that the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex, which arrived later, probably evolved from smaller ancestors at least as old this.

  • First Dinosaur Bones, Personality Traits and Plankton

    The first dinosaur bones appear to date to about 230 million years ago. This suggests that the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex, which arrived later, probably evolved from smaller ancestors at least as old this.

  • Enjoy a “Taste of Northern Door”

    The Liberty Grove Historical Society will host the “Taste of Northern Door,” the premier fundraising event of the summer at the Rowleys Bay Resort on June 11 from 4:30 – 7:30 pm.

  • Enjoy a “Taste of Northern Door”

    The Liberty Grove Historical Society will host the “Taste of Northern Door,” the premier fundraising event of the summer at the Rowleys Bay Resort on June 11 from 4:30 – 7:30 pm.

  • Quick Q&A with Leroy’s Barista Leigh Saltes

    Brittany Jordt (BJ): How do you choose your music?Leigh Saltes (LS): Ryan [Leary, Leroy’s owner,] has an iPod with tons of music on it. In the mornings we’re supposed to have jazz on.

  • Quick Q&A with Leroy’s Barista Leigh Saltes

    Brittany Jordt (BJ): How do you choose your music?Leigh Saltes (LS): Ryan [Leary, Leroy’s owner,] has an iPod with tons of music on it. In the mornings we’re supposed to have jazz on.

  • By the Numbers

    A look at the world in numbers.

  • By the Numbers

    A look at the world in numbers.

  • Northern Door Volleyball League Standings and Schedule

    Standings Through June 8 1. Nicolet Beach Concessions 9 – 0 2. Gray-Aire Dairy 6 – 0 2. Husby’s 6 – 0 4. Blue Horse Bistro 7 – 2 4. Peninsula Pulse 7 – 2 6.

  • Northern Door Volleyball League Standings and Schedule

    Standings Through June 8 1. Nicolet Beach Concessions 9 – 0 2. Gray-Aire Dairy 6 – 0 2. Husby’s 6 – 0 4. Blue Horse Bistro 7 – 2 4. Peninsula Pulse 7 – 2 6.

  • Green Quote

    “Thank God men cannot fly, and lay waste the sky as well as the earth."

  • Green Quote

    “Thank God men cannot fly, and lay waste the sky as well as the earth."

  • Peninsula State Park of Door County Combats Garlic Mustard

    On a recent field trip, Gibraltar second graders pulled and bagged invasive garlic mustard that was encroaching on a federally threatened dwarf lake iris colony in Peninsula State Park.

  • Peninsula State Park of Door County Combats Garlic Mustard

    On a recent field trip, Gibraltar second graders pulled and bagged invasive garlic mustard that was encroaching on a federally threatened dwarf lake iris colony in Peninsula State Park.

  • Settlement Shops Farmer’s Market

    The Settlement Shops Farmer's Market will be held each Wednesday from 10 am – 2 pm (or sellout) through late October, depending upon the weather. The Settlement Shops, an old fruit farm, was converted into an artist colony by artist Andrew Redmann in the late ‘70s.

  • Settlement Shops Farmer’s Market

    The Settlement Shops Farmer's Market will be held each Wednesday from 10 am – 2 pm (or sellout) through late October, depending upon the weather. The Settlement Shops, an old fruit farm, was converted into an artist colony by artist Andrew Redmann in the late ‘70s.

  • Sister Bay Invites Market Vendors

    Local farmers and specialty growers are invited to participate in the Saturday Farm Market sponsored by the Sister Bay Historical Society. Located on The Corner of the Past farm museum grounds, the Market will run from 8 am – noon weekly, June 25 through September 25.

  • Sister Bay Invites Market Vendors

    Local farmers and specialty growers are invited to participate in the Saturday Farm Market sponsored by the Sister Bay Historical Society. Located on The Corner of the Past farm museum grounds, the Market will run from 8 am – noon weekly, June 25 through September 25.

  • Notes from the Grove

    Welcome to the Notes from the Grove, providing Liberty Grove residents and visitors tid bits of information about goings on in town government. • In addition to the Computer and Household Appliance Recycle the Town Board has scheduled a paper Shred Fest to be held at the same time.

  • Notes from the Grove

    Welcome to the Notes from the Grove, providing Liberty Grove residents and visitors tid bits of information about goings on in town government. • In addition to the Computer and Household Appliance Recycle the Town Board has scheduled a paper Shred Fest to be held at the same time.

  • Asphalt Limbo

    Years ago, after graduating from college and a year and a half spent in Door County, I moved down to the city of Chicago, where I remained for the next nine years.

  • Asphalt Limbo

    Years ago, after graduating from college and a year and a half spent in Door County, I moved down to the city of Chicago, where I remained for the next nine years.

  • Jackonsport Farmer’s Market

    The Jacksonport Farmer's Market, sponsored by the Jacksonport Area Business Association, will open for the season on June 14. As in the past, the market will be held at Lakeside Park on Highway 57 in downtown Jacksonport on Tuesdays from 9 am – 1 pm through October, as weather permits.

  • Jackonsport Farmer’s Market

    The Jacksonport Farmer's Market, sponsored by the Jacksonport Area Business Association, will open for the season on June 14. As in the past, the market will be held at Lakeside Park on Highway 57 in downtown Jacksonport on Tuesdays from 9 am – 1 pm through October, as weather permits.

  • Upcoming Door County Golf Events

    • Tuesday, June 14: 2nd Annual Celebrity Outing at Horseshoe Bay. 18-hole, 4-person scramble. $200 per golfer/ $700 per team ($45 for just the dinner and live auction).

  • Upcoming Door County Golf Events

    • Tuesday, June 14: 2nd Annual Celebrity Outing at Horseshoe Bay. 18-hole, 4-person scramble. $200 per golfer/ $700 per team ($45 for just the dinner and live auction).

  • Short Shots

    Steve Jacobson of Sister Bay started his golf season out right with a hole-in-one at Peninsula’s number eight on May 26. He used his gap wedge to knock it in.

  • Short Shots

    Steve Jacobson of Sister Bay started his golf season out right with a hole-in-one at Peninsula’s number eight on May 26. He used his gap wedge to knock it in.

  • Ask the Pro

    What determines the slope and rating of a golf course?

  • Ask the Pro

    What determines the slope and rating of a golf course?

  • Golf Player Profile: Tim Ullman

    Age: 47 Occupation: Information Systems Director for Door County (also the head coach of the Sevastopol High School golf team) Home Course: Idlewild Handicap: Currently 10.8, been as low as a 9.2 Best 18-hole score: 76, last year at Cherry Hills Years Playing: Since I was 16-years-old Hole-in-one(s)?: None, but witnessed four. Nicest Golf Course […]

  • Golf Player Profile: Tim Ullman

    Age: 47 Occupation: Information Systems Director for Door County (also the head coach of the Sevastopol High School golf team) Home Course: Idlewild Handicap: Currently 10.8, been as low as a 9.2 Best 18-hole score: 76, last year at Cherry Hills Years Playing: Since I was 16-years-old Hole-in-one(s)?: None, but witnessed four. Nicest Golf Course […]

  • Door County Golf Updates

    Sevastopol Senior, Ben Ehlers, was once again the sole Door County golfer advancing to the Wisconsin State Tournament this year.

  • Door County Golf Updates

    Sevastopol Senior, Ben Ehlers, was once again the sole Door County golfer advancing to the Wisconsin State Tournament this year.

  • Wildflower Woods Bonanzas

    Even though my wife Charlotte and I are primarily stay-at-home people, there comes a time in late spring and early summer when we enjoy exploring and enjoying good wildflower and bird habitats.

  • Wildflower Woods Bonanzas

    Even though my wife Charlotte and I are primarily stay-at-home people, there comes a time in late spring and early summer when we enjoy exploring and enjoying good wildflower and bird habitats.

  • Martin Park Bandshell Grand Opening Thursday

    The Martin Park Bandshell on Sturgeon Bay's 3rd Avenue will open in grand style Thursday and Friday with two free grand opening performances for all ages.

  • Martin Park Bandshell Grand Opening Thursday

    The Martin Park Bandshell on Sturgeon Bay's 3rd Avenue will open in grand style Thursday and Friday with two free grand opening performances for all ages.

  • Legacy on the Lakes: Leathem Smith’s innovations live on 65 years after his death

    Leathem D. Smith wasn’t looking to revolutionize an industry; he simply wanted a more efficient way to transport rock from his family’s Sturgeon Bay quarry down Lake Michigan to Chicago.

  • Legacy on the Lakes: Leathem Smith’s innovations live on 65 years after his death

    Leathem D. Smith wasn’t looking to revolutionize an industry; he simply wanted a more efficient way to transport rock from his family’s Sturgeon Bay quarry down Lake Michigan to Chicago.

  • Jonathan Conjurske of Door County Awarded Scholarship by PMF

    • The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) has selected Jonathan Conjurske, a senior at Southern Door High School, as the recipient of their college scholarship. Conjurske will be attending the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire in the fall.

  • Jonathan Conjurske of Door County Awarded Scholarship by PMF

    • The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) has selected Jonathan Conjurske, a senior at Southern Door High School, as the recipient of their college scholarship. Conjurske will be attending the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire in the fall.

  • Sevastopol’s One Room School

    The Door County Historical Museum is still on its quest to gather information and photos about all of Door County’s one-room schools. Pictured here is the Hilltop School building (one of eight schools formerly located in the Town of Sevastopol), which is still located on the northwest corner of Whitefish Bay Road and Bluff Drive, though it is in poor condition and surrounded by poison ivy and grapevines.

  • Sevastopol’s One Room School

    The Door County Historical Museum is still on its quest to gather information and photos about all of Door County’s one-room schools. Pictured here is the Hilltop School building (one of eight schools formerly located in the Town of Sevastopol), which is still located on the northwest corner of Whitefish Bay Road and Bluff Drive, though it is in poor condition and surrounded by poison ivy and grapevines.

  • Bartoszek Awarded Education Grant

    The P.E.O. Sisterhood awarded a Program for Continuing Education grant to Michelle J. Bartoszek. Chapter EE of the philanthropic, educational organization proposed Bartoszek for this grant.

  • Bartoszek Awarded Education Grant

    The P.E.O. Sisterhood awarded a Program for Continuing Education grant to Michelle J. Bartoszek. Chapter EE of the philanthropic, educational organization proposed Bartoszek for this grant.

  • Plaque Recognizes 100 Years of Peninsula State Park

    Park maintenance staff Eric Harabes, Roger Pronschinseke and Ben Wild pose by the newly installed bronze plaque that commemorates Peninsula State Park's status as a "centennial park."

  • Plaque Recognizes 100 Years of Peninsula State Park

    Park maintenance staff Eric Harabes, Roger Pronschinseke and Ben Wild pose by the newly installed bronze plaque that commemorates Peninsula State Park's status as a "centennial park."

  • Article posted Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:07pm

    Olga is a déjà vu kitty; she was first surrendered to the Humane Society in 2006 and adopted through our PetSmart satellite facility in February 2007.

  • Article posted Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:07pm

    Olga is a déjà vu kitty; she was first surrendered to the Humane Society in 2006 and adopted through our PetSmart satellite facility in February 2007.

  • Coordinated Community Response: Wisconsin Elder Abuse

    Wednesday, June 15, 2011 the world will recognize the 6th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Communities, governments and individuals will, through a mix of media activities, try to help us all become fully aware that everywhere older adults are being abused.

  • Coordinated Community Response: Wisconsin Elder Abuse

    Wednesday, June 15, 2011 the world will recognize the 6th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Communities, governments and individuals will, through a mix of media activities, try to help us all become fully aware that everywhere older adults are being abused.

  • Sister Bay to dedicate Waterfront Park addition

    A quick look at coming news in Door County.

  • Sister Bay to dedicate Waterfront Park addition

    A quick look at coming news in Door County.

  • Seaquist Orchards, WireTech Earn Door County Economic Development Corporation Awards

    The Seaquist family of Dale and Kristin Seaquist and Jim and Robin Seaquist earned the Door County Economic Development Corporation's (DCEDC) Entrepreneur of the Year award, while Wiretech was named the Industry of the Year at DCEDC’s annual meeting May 25.

  • Seaquist Orchards, WireTech Earn Door County Economic Development Corporation Awards

    The Seaquist family of Dale and Kristin Seaquist and Jim and Robin Seaquist earned the Door County Economic Development Corporation's (DCEDC) Entrepreneur of the Year award, while Wiretech was named the Industry of the Year at DCEDC’s annual meeting May 25.

  • Sturgeon Bay, Washington Island re-up tourism zone membership

    A look at last week's Door County news in brief.

  • Sturgeon Bay, Washington Island re-up tourism zone membership

    A look at last week's Door County news in brief.

  • KAFA of Door County Takes On New Ownership

    • The Kewaunee Academy of Fine Art will assume new ownership on June 1. Norma Bell of Kewaunee, owner and executive director during the academy's first six and a half years of operation, is proud to turn ownership over to Molly M. Johnson of Denmark, Wisconsin.

  • KAFA of Door County Takes On New Ownership

    • The Kewaunee Academy of Fine Art will assume new ownership on June 1. Norma Bell of Kewaunee, owner and executive director during the academy's first six and a half years of operation, is proud to turn ownership over to Molly M. Johnson of Denmark, Wisconsin.

  • Making the Medallion: A Fyr Bal Tradition

    Carlin Hatch, a local woodworker, Ephraim resident and Door County native, operates out of the woodshop and studio adjacent to Fine Line Designs Gallery.

  • Making the Medallion: A Fyr Bal Tradition

    Carlin Hatch, a local woodworker, Ephraim resident and Door County native, operates out of the woodshop and studio adjacent to Fine Line Designs Gallery.

  • Pottery, Flowers, Collages & “Gourdeous” Birdhouses at Door County YMCA

    The YMCA invites youth to not just exercise their body with swimming and exploring, but to also exercise their creative side in Art Camp. A different Art Camp program will be offered almost every Friday throughout the summer at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center.

  • State Pits Water Quality Versus Commerce: Phosphorous rule delay irks conservationists

    On good days Chuck Wagner’s faucets run with the clear water everyone expects to see come out of their tap. On bad days, his water is the color of Mountain Dew.

  • State Pits Water Quality Versus Commerce: Phosphorous rule delay irks conservationists

    On good days Chuck Wagner’s faucets run with the clear water everyone expects to see come out of their tap. On bad days, his water is the color of Mountain Dew.

  • Pottery, Flowers, Collages & “Gourdeous” Birdhouses at Door County YMCA

    The YMCA invites youth to not just exercise their body with swimming and exploring, but to also exercise their creative side in Art Camp. A different Art Camp program will be offered almost every Friday throughout the summer at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center.

  • Winzenz Artist Talk at UUF of Door County

    Door County artist Karon Winzenz will share her work through images and discussion during an artist’s reception June 16 at 7 pm. She will discuss the influences of non-Western cultures and their world-views on her work.

  • Winzenz Artist Talk at UUF of Door County

    Door County artist Karon Winzenz will share her work through images and discussion during an artist’s reception June 16 at 7 pm. She will discuss the influences of non-Western cultures and their world-views on her work.

  • Winners of Sturgeon Bay’s Fine Art Fair

    Winners of the 13th annual juried Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair have been announced by the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center, the event sponsor. The two-day fair was held May 28 and 29 at Sturgeon Bay's Sunset Park.

  • Winners of Sturgeon Bay’s Fine Art Fair

    Winners of the 13th annual juried Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair have been announced by the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center, the event sponsor. The two-day fair was held May 28 and 29 at Sturgeon Bay's Sunset Park.

  • Finally, A Place to Skate

    Thirty-two skateboards will speckle the landscape of the new Sister Bay Skatepark at its grand opening June 11, but these skateboards serve a purpose beyond grinding.

  • Finally, A Place to Skate

    Thirty-two skateboards will speckle the landscape of the new Sister Bay Skatepark at its grand opening June 11, but these skateboards serve a purpose beyond grinding.

  • A World Marketplace in Door County

    The Door County community is invited to shop for fairly traded gifts, house wares, accessories and other hand crafted items from artisans living in developing regions around the world on June 24 at 6:30 pm at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay.

  • A World Marketplace in Door County

    The Door County community is invited to shop for fairly traded gifts, house wares, accessories and other hand crafted items from artisans living in developing regions around the world on June 24 at 6:30 pm at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay.

  • New Works by Door County Artist Judi Ekholm

    Judi Ekholm of Ekholm Gallery in Fish Creek recently completed a new oil painting, “Walking to the Mink River,” as well as a collection of paintings for sale on ceramic tiles.

  • New Works by Door County Artist Judi Ekholm

    Judi Ekholm of Ekholm Gallery in Fish Creek recently completed a new oil painting, “Walking to the Mink River,” as well as a collection of paintings for sale on ceramic tiles.

  • Back in the Race

    John Jones was on top of the world. He ran marathons, rode bike races, and had just become the 10th president of the Green Bay Packers. He was set to take over for longtime Packers CEO Bob Harlan within days, and he had just completed a 75-mile bike race in Milwaukee.

  • Back in the Race

    John Jones was on top of the world. He ran marathons, rode bike races, and had just become the 10th president of the Green Bay Packers. He was set to take over for longtime Packers CEO Bob Harlan within days, and he had just completed a 75-mile bike race in Milwaukee.

  • Hardy Gallery Juried Winners Announced

    The Hardy Gallery announced the award winners of its 49th Annual Juried Exhibit at the opening reception for the exhibition on May 27. Jurors Karsten Topelmann, Ed Fenendael, John Whitney, Paul Lurie, and Robert Merline ultimately chose 62 works of the 112 submitted to the Wall-to-Wall Salon.

  • Hardy Gallery Juried Winners Announced

    The Hardy Gallery announced the award winners of its 49th Annual Juried Exhibit at the opening reception for the exhibition on May 27. Jurors Karsten Topelmann, Ed Fenendael, John Whitney, Paul Lurie, and Robert Merline ultimately chose 62 works of the 112 submitted to the Wall-to-Wall Salon.

  • In Memoriam: Frank Wood

    Longtime Door County Advocate publisher Frank Wood died May 27 at the age of 82.

  • In Memoriam: Frank Wood

    Longtime Door County Advocate publisher Frank Wood died May 27 at the age of 82.

  • Heather Cooper Presents Solo Exhibition at Gerhard CF Miller Gallery in Door County

    The Gerhard CF Miller Gallery in Sturgeon Bay, opened in 1943 and credited as Door Countyʼs first fine art gallery, will present an exhibition of realist oil paintings by Heather Cooper, entitled Heather Cooper: A Solo Exhibition.

  • Heather Cooper Presents Solo Exhibition at Gerhard CF Miller Gallery in Door County

    The Gerhard CF Miller Gallery in Sturgeon Bay, opened in 1943 and credited as Door Countyʼs first fine art gallery, will present an exhibition of realist oil paintings by Heather Cooper, entitled Heather Cooper: A Solo Exhibition.

  • David A. Franke of Door County Honored by ISEA

    Egg Harbor artist David A. Franke’s mixed media assemblage, “Separate Ways,” has been juried into the International Society of Experimental Artists (ISEA) 20th Annual Juried Exhibition.

  • David A. Franke of Door County Honored by ISEA

    Egg Harbor artist David A. Franke’s mixed media assemblage, “Separate Ways,” has been juried into the International Society of Experimental Artists (ISEA) 20th Annual Juried Exhibition.

  • Nancy Briggs Exhibits at The Flying Pig of Door County

    The work of artist Nancy Briggs from Des Moines, Iowa, will be on exhibit at The Flying Pig until June 26 as a part of The Back Gallery Series. The exhibit will offer a figurative study in clay and on paper.

  • Nancy Briggs Exhibits at The Flying Pig of Door County

    The work of artist Nancy Briggs from Des Moines, Iowa, will be on exhibit at The Flying Pig until June 26 as a part of The Back Gallery Series. The exhibit will offer a figurative study in clay and on paper.

  • Fine Lines Designs Gallery of Door County Introduces “Exhibit II”

    Ephraim’s Fine Line Designs Gallery’s “Exhibit II” will feature work by fiber artist Martha Fieber, glass artist Scott Hartley, oil painter Tracy Lynn Pristas and watercolor artists Jeanne Larson.

  • Fine Lines Designs Gallery of Door County Introduces “Exhibit II”

    Ephraim’s Fine Line Designs Gallery’s “Exhibit II” will feature work by fiber artist Martha Fieber, glass artist Scott Hartley, oil painter Tracy Lynn Pristas and watercolor artists Jeanne Larson.

  • “Exhibit II” Opens at Edgewood Orchard Galleries of Door County

    Edgewood Orchard Galleries will host an opening reception for “Exhibit II” on June 11 from 4 – 7 pm. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served and the public is welcome.

  • “Exhibit II” Opens at Edgewood Orchard Galleries of Door County

    Edgewood Orchard Galleries will host an opening reception for “Exhibit II” on June 11 from 4 – 7 pm. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served and the public is welcome.

  • Plein Air Great Demonstrates in Door County

    Award-winning oil painter Tom Nachreiner will demonstrate his oil painting process at the Edgewood Orchard Galleries on June 13 from 1 – 3 pm. Refreshments will be served and the public is welcome.

  • Plein Air Great Demonstrates in Door County

    Award-winning oil painter Tom Nachreiner will demonstrate his oil painting process at the Edgewood Orchard Galleries on June 13 from 1 – 3 pm. Refreshments will be served and the public is welcome.

  • Sister Bay Businesses Showcase African Chikumbuso Bags

    Ecology Sports and Base Camp Coffee Bar in Sister Bay will host a Trunk Show of African Chikumbuso bags on June 18 and 19. Through collaboration with The Chikumbuso Project of Ng’ombe Township in Lusaka, Zambia, Chikumbuso bags will be available for purchase.

  • Sister Bay Businesses Showcase African Chikumbuso Bags

    Ecology Sports and Base Camp Coffee Bar in Sister Bay will host a Trunk Show of African Chikumbuso bags on June 18 and 19. Through collaboration with The Chikumbuso Project of Ng’ombe Township in Lusaka, Zambia, Chikumbuso bags will be available for purchase.

  • Masters Exhibit at the Gallery of the Door Count Art League

    The Gallery of the Door County Art League will feature the work of Door County Master award winners during the 2010-2011 season. Following 2009-2010 Master Margaret Lockwood’s May exhibit, 2010-2011 Master Emmett Johns will exhibit through the month of June.

  • Masters Exhibit at the Gallery of the Door Count Art League

    The Gallery of the Door County Art League will feature the work of Door County Master award winners during the 2010-2011 season. Following 2009-2010 Master Margaret Lockwood’s May exhibit, 2010-2011 Master Emmett Johns will exhibit through the month of June.

  • Witness “Artists at Work” at the Sister Bay Village Hall

    The Door County Art League will present their first show of the season, "Artists at Work," June 18 from 10 am – 5 pm at the Sister Bay Village Hall. This event is free to the public.

  • Witness “Artists at Work” at the Sister Bay Village Hall

    The Door County Art League will present their first show of the season, "Artists at Work," June 18 from 10 am – 5 pm at the Sister Bay Village Hall. This event is free to the public.

  • Kirwen Introduces Lighthouse Tiles at Jacksonport Craft Cottage

    Local artist Bethany A. Kirwen has put a new twist on painted lighthouses of Door County. Her original artwork is photographed or scanned and digitally reproduced on ceramic tiles.

  • Kirwen Introduces Lighthouse Tiles at Jacksonport Craft Cottage

    Local artist Bethany A. Kirwen has put a new twist on painted lighthouses of Door County. Her original artwork is photographed or scanned and digitally reproduced on ceramic tiles.

  • Schneider Awarded at National Show

    William A. Schneider, who displays at the Champeau Gallery in Sister Bay, recently won the Award of Merit sponsored by Pacific Source Health Plans at Emerald Art Center's Emerald Spring Exhibition National Juried Show 2011 for his work "Indigo and Copper."

  • Schneider Awarded at National Show

    William A. Schneider, who displays at the Champeau Gallery in Sister Bay, recently won the Award of Merit sponsored by Pacific Source Health Plans at Emerald Art Center's Emerald Spring Exhibition National Juried Show 2011 for his work "Indigo and Copper."

  • Ulvilden’s “Coffee and Cupcakes” on Display at Base Camp in Sister Bay

    Sister Bay artist Pipka Ulvilden has produced a special selection of art pieces entitled "Coffee and Cupcakes" to be on exhibition at Base Camp Coffee Bar from June 10 to July 14.

  • Ulvilden’s “Coffee and Cupcakes” on Display at Base Camp in Sister Bay

    Sister Bay artist Pipka Ulvilden has produced a special selection of art pieces entitled "Coffee and Cupcakes" to be on exhibition at Base Camp Coffee Bar from June 10 to July 14.

  • Ulvilden’s “Coffee and Cupcakes” on Display at Base Camp in Sister Bay

    Sister Bay artist Pipka Ulvilden has produced a special selection of art pieces entitled "Coffee and Cupcakes" to be on exhibition at Base Camp Coffee Bar from June 10 to July 14.

  • Ulvilden’s “Coffee and Cupcakes” on Display at Base Camp in Sister Bay

    Sister Bay artist Pipka Ulvilden has produced a special selection of art pieces entitled "Coffee and Cupcakes" to be on exhibition at Base Camp Coffee Bar from June 10 to July 14.

  • Play and Explore with Art at the Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay

    The Artists Guild is currently offering youth art classes every Saturday throughout the summer. Art Play is an hour and a half of art fun where 5 to 8-year-old students will create with paint, clay, printmaking, and sculpture.

  • Play and Explore with Art at the Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay

    The Artists Guild is currently offering youth art classes every Saturday throughout the summer. Art Play is an hour and a half of art fun where 5 to 8-year-old students will create with paint, clay, printmaking, and sculpture.

  • Cross-Country Cyclist John Zacek

    Laura Goetzke caught up with John Zacek to see how his off-season training went and what his plans are for the cycling season ahead…including finishing a cross-country bike adventure.

  • Cross-Country Cyclist John Zacek

    Laura Goetzke caught up with John Zacek to see how his off-season training went and what his plans are for the cycling season ahead…including finishing a cross-country bike adventure.

  • Ag Station In Budget Crosshairs

    After nearly 90 years in Door County, an agricultural resource faces crippling budget reductions, which could impact local fruit growers, as well as the employees working to help them.

  • Ag Station In Budget Crosshairs

    After nearly 90 years in Door County, an agricultural resource faces crippling budget reductions, which could impact local fruit growers, as well as the employees working to help them.

  • Food for the Proletariat: Czarnuszka Soup Bar

    The name doesn't roll off the tongue, but owner Paul Wanish didn't choose the name of his new Ephraim soup bar for its catchy ring. “I just really like the word,” said Wanish, who has worked in kitchens in Door County, Milwaukee and Las Vegas for the last 20 years.

  • Food for the Proletariat: Czarnuszka Soup Bar

    The name doesn't roll off the tongue, but owner Paul Wanish didn't choose the name of his new Ephraim soup bar for its catchy ring. “I just really like the word,” said Wanish, who has worked in kitchens in Door County, Milwaukee and Las Vegas for the last 20 years.

  • Buy Local Mixer Tonight

    The Door County Buy Local Steering Committee is holding a Door County BUY LOCAL Networking Event at the Cookery Restaurant and Wine Bar in Fish Creek June 7 from 5:30 - 7pm.

  • Buy Local Mixer Tonight

    The Door County Buy Local Steering Committee is holding a Door County BUY LOCAL Networking Event at the Cookery Restaurant and Wine Bar in Fish Creek June 7 from 5:30 - 7pm.

  • The Local Quiz

    Here’s a 20 Question quiz made up of suggestions from a bunch of locals, a few transplants, and the Door County Living staff. What’s your score?

  • The Local Quiz

    Here’s a 20 Question quiz made up of suggestions from a bunch of locals, a few transplants, and the Door County Living staff. What’s your score?

  • Going Local

    In the latest issue of Door County Living magazine (the sister publication of the Peninsula Pulse) I set out to define a Door County local. On a peninsula of so many transients and disparate

  • Going Local

    In the latest issue of Door County Living magazine (the sister publication of the Peninsula Pulse) I set out to define a Door County local. On a peninsula of so many transients and disparate

  • “Up Nort” Takes Book Form

    Pulse comic "Up Nort" turned into book.

  • “Up Nort” Takes Book Form

    Pulse comic "Up Nort" turned into book.

  • Nine Injured in Weekend Boating Accident

    Nine people were injured Sunday night when a pleasure boat ran into a sunken barge at Chamber's Island, according to Door County Sheriff Terry Vogel.

  • Nine Injured in Weekend Boating Accident

    Nine people were injured Sunday night when a pleasure boat ran into a sunken barge at Chamber's Island, according to Door County Sheriff Terry Vogel.