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  • Heins Creek Nature Preserve Trails Finished

    The newest addition to the portfolio of Door County Land Trust's nature preserves is now open to the public. Heins Creek Nature Preserve features a landscape of grassy and wooded dunes, northern mesic forest, and Heins Creek itself, which teems with trout in the springtime.

  • Heins Creek Nature Preserve Trails Finished

    The newest addition to the portfolio of Door County Land Trust's nature preserves is now open to the public. Heins Creek Nature Preserve features a landscape of grassy and wooded dunes, northern mesic forest, and Heins Creek itself, which teems with trout in the springtime.

  • Lady of the Wilderness

    Independent producer Eileen Littig has produced documentaries on social issues such as Teens, Grief and Death for Wisconsin Public Television, but said making the documentary Emma Toft:  One with Nature“was a labor of love” for her because of her own connections to Door County.

  • Lady of the Wilderness

    Independent producer Eileen Littig has produced documentaries on social issues such as Teens, Grief and Death for Wisconsin Public Television, but said making the documentary Emma Toft:  One with Nature“was a labor of love” for her because of her own connections to Door County.

  • Moonlight Bay…Its Name Was Mud

    Poet Nancy Rafal, the force behind the Baileys Harbor mural and a resident of Moonlight Bay for more than 20 years, presented the history of that area at the July meeting of the Baileys Harbor Historical Society.

  • Moonlight Bay…Its Name Was Mud

    Poet Nancy Rafal, the force behind the Baileys Harbor mural and a resident of Moonlight Bay for more than 20 years, presented the history of that area at the July meeting of the Baileys Harbor Historical Society.

  • Washington Island Resident Appears in ‘2013 Great Lakes Chronicle’

    Joel Gunnlaugsson, chair of the Washington Island Town Board, Door County Board of Supervisors member and ferry captain for the Washington Island Ferry Line, got the chance to tell the state about his unique island life in the 2013 Great Lakes Chronicle.

  • Washington Island Resident Appears in ‘2013 Great Lakes Chronicle’

    Joel Gunnlaugsson, chair of the Washington Island Town Board, Door County Board of Supervisors member and ferry captain for the Washington Island Ferry Line, got the chance to tell the state about his unique island life in the 2013 Great Lakes Chronicle.

  • Volunteers Sought for Red Cross Training

    When disaster strikes, Shirley and Rudy Senarighi are ready to help as volunteers with the American Red Cross. It might be responding to hurricanes such as Katrina and Sandy in distant parts of the country, to tornadoes in central Wisconsin, or to a house fire right in their own city of Sturgeon Bay.

  • Volunteers Sought for Red Cross Training

    When disaster strikes, Shirley and Rudy Senarighi are ready to help as volunteers with the American Red Cross. It might be responding to hurricanes such as Katrina and Sandy in distant parts of the country, to tornadoes in central Wisconsin, or to a house fire right in their own city of Sturgeon Bay.

  • Strike up the Band

    Ken Jeansonne played first trombone in his South Louisiana high school band, but until last year the instrument had been forgotten, tucked away in his home, but he did haul it to Door County when he moved here 26 years ago.

  • Strike up the Band

    Ken Jeansonne played first trombone in his South Louisiana high school band, but until last year the instrument had been forgotten, tucked away in his home, but he did haul it to Door County when he moved here 26 years ago.

  • On a Mission

    It may not have been religious, but Jean Tice and Amelia Canilho’s volunteer trip to Nicaragua was very much a mission. “I wasn’t talking about the Trinity, I was talking about the food pyramid,” Canilho said.

  • On a Mission

    It may not have been religious, but Jean Tice and Amelia Canilho’s volunteer trip to Nicaragua was very much a mission. “I wasn’t talking about the Trinity, I was talking about the food pyramid,” Canilho said.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 4, 2013 11:24pm

    Introducing the F-Cats, and no, that isn’t a hip new jazz band. The F-cats were abandoned in the Target parking lot earlier this year. Now they are Frito, Fred, Flurry, Fenwick, Frisbee and Flirt, and doing well at the shelter.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 4, 2013 11:24pm

    Introducing the F-Cats, and no, that isn’t a hip new jazz band. The F-cats were abandoned in the Target parking lot earlier this year. Now they are Frito, Fred, Flurry, Fenwick, Frisbee and Flirt, and doing well at the shelter.

  • “Say Yes to the Paper Dress” Event to Benefit We Are HOPE, Inc.

    On Sept. 14, former local retail shop owners Debbie Frank and Angie McMahon are holding a “Say Yes to the Paper Dress” benefit for We Are HOPE, Inc. The event takes place within McMahon’s decorated barn, located at 2004 County Highway ZZ in Sister Bay, from 5:30 – 8 pm.

  • “Say Yes to the Paper Dress” Event to Benefit We Are HOPE, Inc.

    On Sept. 14, former local retail shop owners Debbie Frank and Angie McMahon are holding a “Say Yes to the Paper Dress” benefit for We Are HOPE, Inc. The event takes place within McMahon’s decorated barn, located at 2004 County Highway ZZ in Sister Bay, from 5:30 – 8 pm.

  • Options Hair Studio Helps SBSI with every Child’s Haircut

    Options Hair Studio in Sturgeon Bay is donating a portion of the proceeds from every child’s haircut through the end of the year to the Sturgeon Bay Skatepark Initiative (SBSI) to help build a public skatepark on the west side of Sturgeon Bay.

  • Options Hair Studio Helps SBSI with every Child’s Haircut

    Options Hair Studio in Sturgeon Bay is donating a portion of the proceeds from every child’s haircut through the end of the year to the Sturgeon Bay Skatepark Initiative (SBSI) to help build a public skatepark on the west side of Sturgeon Bay.

  • Rotary Clubs Receive Grant for Door County Dental Initiative

    Rotary District 6220 Grants Chairman Joel Sullivan and Governor David Yeghiaian awarded a $13,000 grant to the Noon Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay and the Breakfast Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay for the Door County Dental Initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) Dental Clinic.

  • Rotary Clubs Receive Grant for Door County Dental Initiative

    Rotary District 6220 Grants Chairman Joel Sullivan and Governor David Yeghiaian awarded a $13,000 grant to the Noon Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay and the Breakfast Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay for the Door County Dental Initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) Dental Clinic.

  • Back-to-School Fair Provides more than 480 Backpacks to Students

    Altrusa’s annual Back-to-School Fair provided new backpacks to more than 480 children at this year’s Aug. 10 event at the YMCA. The recent generous grant of $500 from the Door County Community Foundation’s Children and Youth Fund contributed to an awesome supply of backpacks for attendees.

  • Back-to-School Fair Provides more than 480 Backpacks to Students

    Altrusa’s annual Back-to-School Fair provided new backpacks to more than 480 children at this year’s Aug. 10 event at the YMCA. The recent generous grant of $500 from the Door County Community Foundation’s Children and Youth Fund contributed to an awesome supply of backpacks for attendees.

  • Ellison Bay Service Club Seeks Future Olde Ellison Bay Days Volunteers

    The Ellison Bay Service Club asks friends, neighbors and businesses of northern Door County to help continue Olde Ellison Bay Days by volunteering. The club wants to see Olde Ellison Bay Days celebrate its 50th anniversary in three years, but it cannot continue without more help from the community.

  • Ellison Bay Service Club Seeks Future Olde Ellison Bay Days Volunteers

    The Ellison Bay Service Club asks friends, neighbors and businesses of northern Door County to help continue Olde Ellison Bay Days by volunteering. The club wants to see Olde Ellison Bay Days celebrate its 50th anniversary in three years, but it cannot continue without more help from the community.

  • MDCMC’s Dental Clinic and Volunteer Center Named Charity Partners

    Ministry Door County Medical Center’s Dental Clinic and the Volunteer Center of Door County were named charity partners of this year’s Door County Charities Golf Classic held on June 17 at Horseshoe Bay Golf Club.

  • MDCMC’s Dental Clinic and Volunteer Center Named Charity Partners

    Ministry Door County Medical Center’s Dental Clinic and the Volunteer Center of Door County were named charity partners of this year’s Door County Charities Golf Classic held on June 17 at Horseshoe Bay Golf Club.

  • Time For More Time

    I believe the best way to start this column is to say the following: after 36 seasons I will be closing Passtimes Books. I am sure that many of you are startled and, perhaps, disappointed by this news.

  • Time For More Time

    I believe the best way to start this column is to say the following: after 36 seasons I will be closing Passtimes Books. I am sure that many of you are startled and, perhaps, disappointed by this news.

  • Bumblebees Detect Electrical Fields Around Flowers

    The quality of America’s waterways continues to deteriorate. Scientists recently examined water quality in 2,000 of the country’s waterways, from major rivers to small wading streams.

  • Bumblebees Detect Electrical Fields Around Flowers

    The quality of America’s waterways continues to deteriorate. Scientists recently examined water quality in 2,000 of the country’s waterways, from major rivers to small wading streams.

  • Highway Committee Considers Lowering Speed Limits

    Some interesting facts have been found regarding zoning in Wisconsin while gathering information for the discussion of the town establishing its own zoning.

  • Highway Committee Considers Lowering Speed Limits

    Some interesting facts have been found regarding zoning in Wisconsin while gathering information for the discussion of the town establishing its own zoning.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 4, 2013 10:46pm

    1.1 Billion - Users on Facebook.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 4, 2013 10:46pm

    1.1 Billion - Users on Facebook.

  • An All-Star Experience

    If you’ve seen a baseball game anywhere in Door County during the past couple years, chances are you’ve seen Nick Kita. Kita, a senior at Gibraltar High School, has been around Door County’s baseball scene for as long as he can remember, and has played with the Door County Baseball League, the Nor Door Legion team, a six-week winter league in Appleton, as well as playing on Gibraltar’s varsity baseball team.

  • An All-Star Experience

    If you’ve seen a baseball game anywhere in Door County during the past couple years, chances are you’ve seen Nick Kita. Kita, a senior at Gibraltar High School, has been around Door County’s baseball scene for as long as he can remember, and has played with the Door County Baseball League, the Nor Door Legion team, a six-week winter league in Appleton, as well as playing on Gibraltar’s varsity baseball team.

  • Door County League Baseball

    Kolberg and Sister will play in the Grand Championship game on Sept. 8.

  • Door County League Baseball

    Kolberg and Sister will play in the Grand Championship game on Sept. 8.

  • High School Fall Athletics

    Door County high school sports schedules.

  • High School Fall Athletics

    Door County high school sports schedules.

  • The Secretive Turkey Vulture

    There is a secretive nesting bird of Wisconsin, much of whose life’s story is steeped in mystery. Its seemingly effortless, soaring flight is beautiful to behold, perhaps unsurpassed by any native bird of our state.

  • The Secretive Turkey Vulture

    There is a secretive nesting bird of Wisconsin, much of whose life’s story is steeped in mystery. Its seemingly effortless, soaring flight is beautiful to behold, perhaps unsurpassed by any native bird of our state.

  • Following the Progress of Two Turkey Vultures

    I have been following the development of two turkey vulture chicks in a semi-abandoned barn in Sturgeon Bay. I found the eggs in the beginning of May and checked on their progress weekly.

  • Following the Progress of Two Turkey Vultures

    I have been following the development of two turkey vulture chicks in a semi-abandoned barn in Sturgeon Bay. I found the eggs in the beginning of May and checked on their progress weekly.

  • Hops Harvest

    Homebrewers take note – it’s a bumper year for Wisconsin hops and they are being picked now. If you want to produce a wet-hopped brew with just-picked hops, it’s hops time! It’s a beautiful early September morning.

  • Hops Harvest

    Homebrewers take note – it’s a bumper year for Wisconsin hops and they are being picked now. If you want to produce a wet-hopped brew with just-picked hops, it’s hops time! It’s a beautiful early September morning.

  • Orchard Country Winery Releases Sixth Door County Lighthouse Wine Edition

    Orchard Country Winery & Market will celebrate the sixth edition of its Door County Lighthouse wine series with local artist Bridget Austin on Sept. 7, 1 – 4 pm.

  • Orchard Country Winery Releases Sixth Door County Lighthouse Wine Edition

    Orchard Country Winery & Market will celebrate the sixth edition of its Door County Lighthouse wine series with local artist Bridget Austin on Sept. 7, 1 – 4 pm.

  • Main Street Market Celebrates 26 Years

    Main Street Market opened 26 years ago during the last week of August. Original and current owners Steve and Kaaren Northrop (third and fourth from left) and Dave and Vonnie Callsen (fourth and fifth from right) are in this vintage photo of the occasion.

  • Main Street Market Celebrates 26 Years

    Main Street Market opened 26 years ago during the last week of August. Original and current owners Steve and Kaaren Northrop (third and fourth from left) and Dave and Vonnie Callsen (fourth and fifth from right) are in this vintage photo of the occasion.

  • Door and Kewaunee Counties Water Data Report Shared at Crossroads

    On Sept. 19, a program sponsored by the Door County League of Women Voters will highlight water quality data collected in recent years in Door and Kewaunee Counties.

  • Door and Kewaunee Counties Water Data Report Shared at Crossroads

    On Sept. 19, a program sponsored by the Door County League of Women Voters will highlight water quality data collected in recent years in Door and Kewaunee Counties.

  • Jacksonport Farmers Market Celebrates Five Years

    The Jacksonport Farmers Market currently celebrates its fifth season of offering locally grown produce and handcrafted items, with nearly 30 vendors participating each week.

  • Jacksonport Farmers Market Celebrates Five Years

    The Jacksonport Farmers Market currently celebrates its fifth season of offering locally grown produce and handcrafted items, with nearly 30 vendors participating each week.

  • Little Hoppers Now Recycles Construction and Demolition Material

    Construction and demolition projects don’t just put up and take down buildings. They also create waste. But the wood, vinyl siding and broken slabs of concrete that used to be generated by local construction and demolition jobs don’t have to go to the landfill.

  • Little Hoppers Now Recycles Construction and Demolition Material

    Construction and demolition projects don’t just put up and take down buildings. They also create waste. But the wood, vinyl siding and broken slabs of concrete that used to be generated by local construction and demolition jobs don’t have to go to the landfill.

  • New Family Discovery Trail at The Ridges

    The Ridges Sanctuary has begun work on a new Family Discovery Trail on the west side of Highway 57 in Baileys Harbor. Working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, The Ridges is developing the trail as a model for other state natural areas to use in creating similar experiences.

  • New Family Discovery Trail at The Ridges

    The Ridges Sanctuary has begun work on a new Family Discovery Trail on the west side of Highway 57 in Baileys Harbor. Working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, The Ridges is developing the trail as a model for other state natural areas to use in creating similar experiences.

  • IN MEMORIAM: George Alley

    George Alley, father of American Folklore Theatre founder Fred Alley, died Sept. 1 in Sturgeon Bay. He was 92. A memorial service is planed for 4 pm Sept. 15.

  • IN MEMORIAM: George Alley

    George Alley, father of American Folklore Theatre founder Fred Alley, died Sept. 1 in Sturgeon Bay. He was 92. A memorial service is planed for 4 pm Sept. 15.

  • Your Representatives in the News

    State Assembly Representative Garey Bies Bies and representative Melissa Sargent, a Democrat from Madison, wrote a column for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about their bill called The Social Media Protection Act.

  • Your Representatives in the News

    State Assembly Representative Garey Bies Bies and representative Melissa Sargent, a Democrat from Madison, wrote a column for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about their bill called The Social Media Protection Act.

  • Liberty Grove Traffic Counter Results Available

    • The Town of Liberty Grove has posted results of its traffic counter surveys done this summer on Garrett Bay Road, Isle View Road and Old Stage Road.

  • Liberty Grove Traffic Counter Results Available

    • The Town of Liberty Grove has posted results of its traffic counter surveys done this summer on Garrett Bay Road, Isle View Road and Old Stage Road.

  • Wisconsin Ports Week Recognized in Door County

    • Sept. 9 through 15 is Wisconsin Ports Week, and it won’t go unnoticed in Door County. The Detroit Harbor dredging project will begin in mid-September, with Roen Salvage Company doing the work.

  • Wisconsin Ports Week Recognized in Door County

    • Sept. 9 through 15 is Wisconsin Ports Week, and it won’t go unnoticed in Door County. The Detroit Harbor dredging project will begin in mid-September, with Roen Salvage Company doing the work.

  • Safe Cycling for Upcoming Century Rides

    Cyclists and drivers often share Door County roads, but there are a few days a year when bikes start to outnumber the cars. Two of those days are coming up, with the Door County Century Bike Ride on Sept.

  • Safe Cycling for Upcoming Century Rides

    Cyclists and drivers often share Door County roads, but there are a few days a year when bikes start to outnumber the cars. Two of those days are coming up, with the Door County Century Bike Ride on Sept.

  • Concealed Cell Phone Tower Discussed in Egg Harbor

    A Door County AT&T signal may someday be easier to find, but if the company’s proposal for Egg Harbor is approved, the towers may not. On Aug. 27, AT&T representatives presented a new concept to the Village of Egg Harbor Plan Commission: concealed cell towers.

  • Concealed Cell Phone Tower Discussed in Egg Harbor

    A Door County AT&T signal may someday be easier to find, but if the company’s proposal for Egg Harbor is approved, the towers may not. On Aug. 27, AT&T representatives presented a new concept to the Village of Egg Harbor Plan Commission: concealed cell towers.

  • Groundbreaking Folk-Rock Duo Indigo Girls Returns to Auditorium

    On Sept. 10 at 7 pm, Door Community Auditorium welcomes the return of the groundbreaking duo Indigo Girls. The Grammy-winning Indigo Girls—Emily Saliers and Amy Ray—became overnight folk-rock icons in 1989 and have maintained that status ever since, consistently delivering their unique brand of openhearted songwriting and lush harmonies to enthusiastic audiences worldwide.

  • Groundbreaking Folk-Rock Duo Indigo Girls Returns to Auditorium

    On Sept. 10 at 7 pm, Door Community Auditorium welcomes the return of the groundbreaking duo Indigo Girls. The Grammy-winning Indigo Girls—Emily Saliers and Amy Ray—became overnight folk-rock icons in 1989 and have maintained that status ever since, consistently delivering their unique brand of openhearted songwriting and lush harmonies to enthusiastic audiences worldwide.

  • Cookery’s Music Series Continues this Fall

    The Cookery’s Wine Bar music series will continue this fall and move to weekend evenings. The September schedule includes Steve Schad (Sept. 7), Small Forest (Sept.

  • Community Invited to Oral History Workshop

    The community is welcome to attend the September meeting of the Baileys Harbor Historical Society and a presentation on Albert Zahn and Bird’s Park on Sept.

  • Fall Seminars at Bjِrklunden

    From Sept. 29 to Oct. 4, Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden offers the following seminars: “Handel’s Messiah: A Masterpiece of Biblical Interpretation” with Bill Urbrock; “Door’s Autumn Jewels” with Don Quintenz; and “Play of the Hand, Bridge in the 21st Century – Take the Challenge!” with Liz Wallner and Orlaine Gabert.

  • Fall Seminars at Bjِrklunden

    From Sept. 29 to Oct. 4, Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden offers the following seminars: “Handel’s Messiah: A Masterpiece of Biblical Interpretation” with Bill Urbrock; “Door’s Autumn Jewels” with Don Quintenz; and “Play of the Hand, Bridge in the 21st Century – Take the Challenge!” with Liz Wallner and Orlaine Gabert.

  • “Miracle on South Division Street” Begins at Pen Players

    Peninsula Players Theatre opened its fall season on Sept. 4 with Tom Dudzick’s Miracle on South Division Street. The final show of the 78th season will run through Oct.

  • “Miracle on South Division Street” Begins at Pen Players

    Peninsula Players Theatre opened its fall season on Sept. 4 with Tom Dudzick’s Miracle on South Division Street. The final show of the 78th season will run through Oct.

  • Peninsula Singers to Begin Practices on Sept. 30

    The Peninsula Singers, Door County’s choral group, will begin practicing Sept. 30 for their annual Christmas concert. Artistic Director Merle Colburn invites those who love to sing with a choir to come to the first rehearsal at the Sturgeon Bay Methodist Church, located on Michigan Street at Ninth Avenue, on Sept.

  • Peninsula Singers to Begin Practices on Sept. 30

    The Peninsula Singers, Door County’s choral group, will begin practicing Sept. 30 for their annual Christmas concert. Artistic Director Merle Colburn invites those who love to sing with a choir to come to the first rehearsal at the Sturgeon Bay Methodist Church, located on Michigan Street at Ninth Avenue, on Sept.

  • The Jacksons in Benefit Concert at Shepherd of the Bay

    Judy and Carl Jackson will play their annual two-piano benefit concert at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church on Sept. 15 to honor and support Scandia Village.

  • The Jacksons in Benefit Concert at Shepherd of the Bay

    Judy and Carl Jackson will play their annual two-piano benefit concert at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church on Sept. 15 to honor and support Scandia Village.

  • Will Durst Presents “BoomeRAGING: From LSD to OMG” at TAP

    Stage Door Theatre Company’s The House of Blue Leaves, written by John Guare and directed by Ryan Schabach, runs at Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) through Sept.

  • Will Durst Presents “BoomeRAGING: From LSD to OMG” at TAP

    Stage Door Theatre Company’s The House of Blue Leaves, written by John Guare and directed by Ryan Schabach, runs at Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) through Sept.

  • Vintage Cars and Street Art Sturgeons at Harvest Festival

    On Sept. 21, the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center will host Harvest Festival and Street Art Auction. Festivities begin at 9 am on Third Avenue in downtown Sturgeon Bay with the car show.

  • Vintage Cars and Street Art Sturgeons at Harvest Festival

    On Sept. 21, the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center will host Harvest Festival and Street Art Auction. Festivities begin at 9 am on Third Avenue in downtown Sturgeon Bay with the car show.

  • Annual Corn Fest Held to Benefit Sunshine House

    The 11th Annual Sunshine House Corn Festival will be held Sept. 7 from 9 am – 4 pm at Schopf’s Hilltop Dairy, located one mile east of Carlsville on County I.

  • Annual Corn Fest Held to Benefit Sunshine House

    The 11th Annual Sunshine House Corn Festival will be held Sept. 7 from 9 am – 4 pm at Schopf’s Hilltop Dairy, located one mile east of Carlsville on County I.

  • Belgian Heritage Center Hosts Kermiss

    A Belgian kermiss will be held Sept. 15, 11 am – 4 pm, at the Belgian Heritage Center in Namur. The kermiss is a traditional Belgian celebration, open to the whole community, to give thanks after the harvest.

  • Belgian Heritage Center Hosts Kermiss

    A Belgian kermiss will be held Sept. 15, 11 am – 4 pm, at the Belgian Heritage Center in Namur. The kermiss is a traditional Belgian celebration, open to the whole community, to give thanks after the harvest.

  • Take a Moon Walk at The Ridges

    What could be more beautiful that watching an almost full harvest moon rise in the night sky? Hiking under a mix of shadows and moonlight is definitely a way to enhance the experience.

  • Take a Moon Walk at The Ridges

    What could be more beautiful that watching an almost full harvest moon rise in the night sky? Hiking under a mix of shadows and moonlight is definitely a way to enhance the experience.

  • Search for Plants and Insects at Crossroads

    The search is on during a variety of programs at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. On Sept. 6 at 10 am and Sept. 10 at 4 pm, learn the natural history and some folklore about the wildflowers in the prairie plantings of Crossroads during “In Search of Compass Plants.

  • Search for Plants and Insects at Crossroads

    The search is on during a variety of programs at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. On Sept. 6 at 10 am and Sept. 10 at 4 pm, learn the natural history and some folklore about the wildflowers in the prairie plantings of Crossroads during “In Search of Compass Plants.

  • Pesto Festo at Taste of Garden Door on Sept. 7

    The Door County Master Gardeners have announced the judges for this year’s Pesto Festo at Taste of the Garden Door on Sept. 7 from 1 – 4 pm. Each year, a bountiful harvest of tasty vegetables and herbs provide a delicious adventure for visitors to The Garden Door, the Door County Master Gardener Association’s (DCMGA) educational display garden located at the UW Research Station.

  • Pesto Festo at Taste of Garden Door on Sept. 7

    The Door County Master Gardeners have announced the judges for this year’s Pesto Festo at Taste of the Garden Door on Sept. 7 from 1 – 4 pm. Each year, a bountiful harvest of tasty vegetables and herbs provide a delicious adventure for visitors to The Garden Door, the Door County Master Gardener Association’s (DCMGA) educational display garden located at the UW Research Station.

  • FRAMED

    Door County’s own Fred Weber celebrated his 84th birthday by parasailing in Ephraim. We’re not sure how he will be able to top that next year! Photo submitted by Deanna Reinhardt.

  • FRAMED

    Door County’s own Fred Weber celebrated his 84th birthday by parasailing in Ephraim. We’re not sure how he will be able to top that next year! Photo submitted by Deanna Reinhardt.

  • A Little Minnesota in Door County

    I found a place in Sister Bay that sells 12-packs of bottled Grain Belt. Perhaps that means nothing to you, but I’m from originally from Minnesota. Duluth, in fact.

  • A Little Minnesota in Door County

    I found a place in Sister Bay that sells 12-packs of bottled Grain Belt. Perhaps that means nothing to you, but I’m from originally from Minnesota. Duluth, in fact.

  • Congratulations to Brian Simpson

    We went to Galileo’s in Egg Harbor the beginning of August. There were nine of us and we had Brian as our server. He was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable about the menu, gave us good suggestions, and the food was awesome! Oh, and did I mention he was entertaining? As you see him wearing a feathery headband.

  • Congratulations to Brian Simpson

    We went to Galileo’s in Egg Harbor the beginning of August. There were nine of us and we had Brian as our server. He was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable about the menu, gave us good suggestions, and the food was awesome! Oh, and did I mention he was entertaining? As you see him wearing a feathery headband.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 4, 2013 1:11pm

    Fill in the blank. Gills Rock is formerly known as __________.

  • The Cheese Insider

    Wisconsin has been a leader in the development of sheep milk cheeses here in North America. The Wisconsin Sheep Dairy co-op is one of the nation’s largest sheep organizations, pooling its milk from sheep farmers throughout the state.

  • The Cheese Insider

    Wisconsin has been a leader in the development of sheep milk cheeses here in North America. The Wisconsin Sheep Dairy co-op is one of the nation’s largest sheep organizations, pooling its milk from sheep farmers throughout the state.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 4, 2013 1:06pm

    Dear Mary Pat, I have a dilemma. I share a kitchen with quite a few roommates, and one of them broke my blender while using it without asking. She was the last one to use it, and it had a broken blade when I tried to fire it up this morning.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 4, 2013 1:06pm

    Dear Mary Pat, I have a dilemma. I share a kitchen with quite a few roommates, and one of them broke my blender while using it without asking. She was the last one to use it, and it had a broken blade when I tried to fire it up this morning.

  • Overheard, Pet Peeves and Shout Outs

    Are there tid-bits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table, or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud?

  • Overheard, Pet Peeves and Shout Outs

    Are there tid-bits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table, or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud?

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 4, 2013 12:59pm

    Virgo (August 23 – September 22): Inner strength and outer girth will be challenges for you in this galactic scenario. A psychic reading will dispel the doubts of all those friends and relatives who have had you pegged as a complete failure.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 4, 2013 12:59pm

    Virgo (August 23 – September 22): Inner strength and outer girth will be challenges for you in this galactic scenario. A psychic reading will dispel the doubts of all those friends and relatives who have had you pegged as a complete failure.

  • Door County Golfer Profile: Dan Welch

    Welch has two favorite golf memories, the first time he beat his dad and the first time his son beat him.

  • Door County Golfer Profile: Dan Welch

    Welch has two favorite golf memories, the first time he beat his dad and the first time his son beat him.

  • Golf League Results

    Golf league results from around the county.

  • Golf League Results

    Golf league results from around the county.

  • Golf Events

    Golf events taking place throughout the county.

  • Golf Events

    Golf events taking place throughout the county.

  • Please Do Pay Attention to What’s Going on Behind the Curtain

    There is nothing more vital to American Folklore Theatre’s (AFT) mission than the creation and development of new works. We’re not aware of any other theatre company anywhere in the world that exists solely to produce original musical theatre.

  • Please Do Pay Attention to What’s Going on Behind the Curtain

    There is nothing more vital to American Folklore Theatre’s (AFT) mission than the creation and development of new works. We’re not aware of any other theatre company anywhere in the world that exists solely to produce original musical theatre.

  • Riders Get Ready

    Advance registration recently closed for the Door County Century, a bicycle ride that takes place Sept. 8 throughout Door County. More than 2,300 riders pre-registered, but bicyclists still have time to sign-up.

  • Riders Get Ready

    Advance registration recently closed for the Door County Century, a bicycle ride that takes place Sept. 8 throughout Door County. More than 2,300 riders pre-registered, but bicyclists still have time to sign-up.

  • Eating Shepherd’s Pie Shoeless in Michigan

    I consider myself a well-traveled young woman – how have I never visited our pasty-eating, Lions-loving neighbors to the east, north, and northwest? “Want to go to Michigan?” asked my friend via text on a recent afternoon.

  • Eating Shepherd’s Pie Shoeless in Michigan

    I consider myself a well-traveled young woman – how have I never visited our pasty-eating, Lions-loving neighbors to the east, north, and northwest? “Want to go to Michigan?” asked my friend via text on a recent afternoon.

  • Meet Gifted Guitarist George Sawyn

    “It’s gotten to the point – and I know this is going to sound like all kinds of magic to you – if I’ve heard a song, I can play it,” says George Sawyn, a talented guitarist who has graced many Door County’s stages and recently released an instrumental album of classic songs, Comfort Zone.

  • Meet Gifted Guitarist George Sawyn

    “It’s gotten to the point – and I know this is going to sound like all kinds of magic to you – if I’ve heard a song, I can play it,” says George Sawyn, a talented guitarist who has graced many Door County’s stages and recently released an instrumental album of classic songs, Comfort Zone.

  • Write On, Door County! Becomes a Reality

    Write On, Door County! is no longer just a dream. Conceived and spearheaded by Anne Emerson, former owner of Edgewood Orchard Galleries, and Vinni Chomeau, Friends of Gibraltar coordinator, the initiative to facilitate and promote the art of the written word throughout the peninsula now has a location to call its home and a director.

  • Write On, Door County! Becomes a Reality

    Write On, Door County! is no longer just a dream. Conceived and spearheaded by Anne Emerson, former owner of Edgewood Orchard Galleries, and Vinni Chomeau, Friends of Gibraltar coordinator, the initiative to facilitate and promote the art of the written word throughout the peninsula now has a location to call its home and a director.

  • American Life in Poetry: Column 429

    Here’s a poem by Robin Chapman, from Wisconsin, that needs no introduction, because we’ve all known an elderly person who’s much like this one.

  • American Life in Poetry: Column 429

    Here’s a poem by Robin Chapman, from Wisconsin, that needs no introduction, because we’ve all known an elderly person who’s much like this one.

  • Weekend ReCap

    One of the best ways to celebrate a holiday weekend, the last hurrah of summer 2013, is listening, watching, swaying, and dancing to live music. I took in plenty over the long weekend and feel quite satisfied…and sore.

  • Weekend ReCap

    One of the best ways to celebrate a holiday weekend, the last hurrah of summer 2013, is listening, watching, swaying, and dancing to live music. I took in plenty over the long weekend and feel quite satisfied…and sore.

  • Adam Hutchinson Apprentices, Assists at Clay Bay Pottery

    It’s a busy day at Clay Bay Pottery – owner David Aurelius hovers over a tall, large pot while his wife and co-owner Jeanne Aurelius adds minute details to an angel figurine. The kiln is firing ceramic mugs, bowls, and pots.

  • Adam Hutchinson Apprentices, Assists at Clay Bay Pottery

    It’s a busy day at Clay Bay Pottery – owner David Aurelius hovers over a tall, large pot while his wife and co-owner Jeanne Aurelius adds minute details to an angel figurine. The kiln is firing ceramic mugs, bowls, and pots.

  • Emma Toft Documentary to be Screened in Sturgeon Bay

    Door County environmental pioneer Emma Toft is the subject of a new documentary, Emma Toft: One with Nature, that will debut 2 pm Saturday, Sept. 7, at Crossroads in Sturgeon Bay before airing on Wisconsin Public Television on Sept.

  • Emma Toft Documentary to be Screened in Sturgeon Bay

    Door County environmental pioneer Emma Toft is the subject of a new documentary, Emma Toft: One with Nature, that will debut 2 pm Saturday, Sept. 7, at Crossroads in Sturgeon Bay before airing on Wisconsin Public Television on Sept.

  • Master Door County Artists On Display at Miller Art Museum

    The word longevity has such a lovely ring to it. In the closing days of the recent Miller Art Museum exhibit, “Masters…DC Artists Who Have Been Working for 50+ Years,” the word is ever present.

  • Master Door County Artists On Display at Miller Art Museum

    The word longevity has such a lovely ring to it. In the closing days of the recent Miller Art Museum exhibit, “Masters…DC Artists Who Have Been Working for 50+ Years,” the word is ever present.

  • Ed Fenendael and Students on Exhibit at Morning Mist Studio

    Watercolor artist and instructor Ed Fenendael and several of his students will exhibit their work in his Morning Mist Studio at Windmill Farm. The one-day exhibit and reception will be Sept.

  • Ed Fenendael and Students on Exhibit at Morning Mist Studio

    Watercolor artist and instructor Ed Fenendael and several of his students will exhibit their work in his Morning Mist Studio at Windmill Farm. The one-day exhibit and reception will be Sept.

  • Peninsula School of Art Offers Chicago Field Trip

    Join the Peninsula School of Art for a field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago on Sept. 19 to the view the internationally acclaimed exhibition Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity.

  • Peninsula School of Art Offers Chicago Field Trip

    Join the Peninsula School of Art for a field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago on Sept. 19 to the view the internationally acclaimed exhibition Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity.

  • Inaugural “Art in the Garden” at Briggsville Gardens

    On Sept. 21, 1 – 5 pm, the public is invited to attend “Art in the Garden: Sharing Summer’s Artistic Bounty,” the first of what is to be an annual art show and garden event, originally conceived by Door County artist Karen Lee DeNoto.

  • Stangers Exhibit at UU Gallery

    Steven and Arlene Stanger of Baileys Harbor will exhibit their photography at the UU Gallery in September. Steve has an eye for design, manipulating his camera for effects.

  • Nancy Prange Featured at Glas Coffeehouse

    Nancy Prange will display her photography at Glas Coffeehouse in Sturgeon Bay through the end of September. Prange became inspired to photograph the natural world while working at Thomas D.

  • New Quilt Designs at JCC

    Beautiful new Amish quilt and wall hanging designs are now arriving for the fall season at Jacksonport Craft Cottage. The quilts come in a variety of sizes and colors and all are handcrafted by Amish quilters from Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

  • New Quilt Designs at JCC

    Beautiful new Amish quilt and wall hanging designs are now arriving for the fall season at Jacksonport Craft Cottage. The quilts come in a variety of sizes and colors and all are handcrafted by Amish quilters from Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

  • Kari Anderson Announces Fall Watercolor Classes

    On Sept. 18 Kari Anderson will instruct a watercolor class at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club from 11 am – 3 pm. A soup and salad bar lunch will be included in the $40 class.

  • Kari Anderson Announces Fall Watercolor Classes

    On Sept. 18 Kari Anderson will instruct a watercolor class at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club from 11 am – 3 pm. A soup and salad bar lunch will be included in the $40 class.

  • Three Times the Beauty

    Peter Wyatt and his wife Victoria, co-owners of Wyatt’s Gallery, introduce canvas triptychs of Peter’s most popular images. These unique presentations are printed and signed by Peter at the gallery giving them a one-of-a-kind provenance.

  • Three Times the Beauty

    Peter Wyatt and his wife Victoria, co-owners of Wyatt’s Gallery, introduce canvas triptychs of Peter’s most popular images. These unique presentations are printed and signed by Peter at the gallery giving them a one-of-a-kind provenance.

  • Door County’s Belgian Heritage Spawns A New Poirot

    Perhaps the first Belgian sleuth since Poirot debuts this September in Wisconsin, setting up shop in a combo bait-and-fudge shop in Door County in a series written by Christine DeSmet, a Belgian and a writing teacher at University of Wisconsin – Madison.

  • Door County’s Belgian Heritage Spawns A New Poirot

    Perhaps the first Belgian sleuth since Poirot debuts this September in Wisconsin, setting up shop in a combo bait-and-fudge shop in Door County in a series written by Christine DeSmet, a Belgian and a writing teacher at University of Wisconsin – Madison.

  • Read to Amos

    Gloria Dougherty’s therapy dog Amos just finished up his summer reading schedule at the Sister Bay library, but will return Sept. 14, Oct. 12 and Nov.

  • Read to Amos

    Gloria Dougherty’s therapy dog Amos just finished up his summer reading schedule at the Sister Bay library, but will return Sept. 14, Oct. 12 and Nov.

  • Ground Broken for Phase 1 Of Scandia Campaign

    Ground was broken for a 24-unit assisted living and wellness center at Scandia Village in Sister Bay on Aug. 29. The new building will offer a choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom units.

  • Ground Broken for Phase 1 Of Scandia Campaign

    Ground was broken for a 24-unit assisted living and wellness center at Scandia Village in Sister Bay on Aug. 29. The new building will offer a choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom units.

  • The History of Labor Day

    While Labor Day weekend has come to represent the last hurrah of summer, the concept of Labor Day was born more than 100 years ago to celebrate the achievements of the American labor movement.

  • The History of Labor Day

    While Labor Day weekend has come to represent the last hurrah of summer, the concept of Labor Day was born more than 100 years ago to celebrate the achievements of the American labor movement.

  • How Much of Door County is Farmed?

    Ever wonder how much of Door County is farmed? Check out this map made by the Door County Planning Department. The information came from the 2010 Door County Comprehensive plan, and includes crop and pastureland, orchards, farm buildings and accessories, and space used for experimental agriculture.

  • How Much of Door County is Farmed?

    Ever wonder how much of Door County is farmed? Check out this map made by the Door County Planning Department. The information came from the 2010 Door County Comprehensive plan, and includes crop and pastureland, orchards, farm buildings and accessories, and space used for experimental agriculture.