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Door County news from the pages of the Peninsula Pulse and Door County Living, the peninsula’s trusted, local sources for information about Door County, Wisconsin.

  • Day of Great Golf

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    Bay Ridge Golf Course hosted the Sister Bay Lions Club golf outing to benefit the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Department on June 8. Bay Ridge Golf Course donated all the greens fees to the fire department.

  • Golf Results

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    Alpine, Idlewild, Maxwelton Braes, The Orchards

  • Report Says Peninsula State Park’s Eagle Tower Should Come Down

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    Eagle Tower, the iconic landmark that rises high above Eagle Bluff in Peninsula State Park, should be torn down, according to engineers.

  • Water Quality and Landowner Liability

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    How can landowners protect their wells and avoid civil and/or code liability, especially when they rent land to other users? Door Property Owners, Inc.

  • Cooperative Recycling Venture

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    The Liberty Grove Town Board and the Sister Bay Village Board have authorized a cooperative venture to increase recycling and protect the environment.

  • Tis the Season for Farmers Markets

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    The Settlement Farmers Market in Fish Creek opened for the season with its Wednesday markets on June 10. It is the market’s 13th season. The market features locally grown veggies, fruits, plants, handmade Door County soaps, lavender, alpaca products, kombucha beverages, as well as many types of kitchen and garden crafts.

  • Article posted Thursday, June 11, 2015 2:49pm

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    The outer surface (the cortex) of the brain plays a major role in a person’s thinking ability. Studies have also linked the thickness of the cortex with Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and loss of balance.

  • Eating Green

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    For decades, chia seeds were used in ceramic figurines, serving as the hair for Homer Simpson, Mr. T and Barack Obama as Chia Pets. Now, they are understood as one of the most nutritional foods in the world.

  • Your Body, Your Swing

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    Each week I will be sharing some tips, ideas, drills and lessons that I have learned and taught to my students over the last 20 years. If any of these articles help you with your game, please feel free to email or call me and share your story or any questions you may have.

  • A Sanctuary for The Ridges

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    Imagine you’re standing at the intersection of Hwy. 57 and Ridges Road in Baileys Harbor. The view, as you look north, is an 81-year-old trailer park.

  • It Began with a Bridge

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    The road to preservation has been a long one, but the 10th anniversary of the Steel Bridge Songfest will be more of a celebration in success than a battle against the wrecking ball.

  • Help Wanted

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    An influx of businesses opening for the summer pairs nicely with the seasonal work force that comes to Door County for a few months each summer. But as businesses opened their doors this spring, the work force never came.

  • Nomination Period for FSA Announced

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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Monday, June 15, 2015.

  • New Admiral Asset Management to Open in Sturgeon Bay

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    Admiral Asset Management, LLC announced the opening of a new office in Sturgeon Bay at 228 N. Third Ave. This will be the headquarters for the company and staffed by Jeremy Schwab, president, and Danny Hanson, junior adviser.

  • Perfect Summer Wine at Parallel 44

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    One of Parallel 44 Winery & Vineyard’s estate wines, Glacier Fumé, is the prefect summer wine. This wine is crisp, refreshing and exhibits a balance of sweetness and acidity.

  • Orchard Country Releases Eighth Edition Wine Series

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    Lautenbach’s Orchard Country will release the eighth edition of its Door County Lighthouse wine series on June 12. The new release features Chamber’s Island Lighthouse and local artist Jack Anderson.

  • Baylake Corp. Shareholder Meeting Highlights

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    Baylake Corp. (NASDAQ: BYLK), the holding company for Baylake Bank, held its annual shareholder meeting recently at Stone Harbor Resort and Conference Center in Sturgeon Bay.

  • Luxemburg Bancshare Announcements

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    Luxemburg Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Bank of Luxemburg, announced the approval of a semi-annual dividend of $.54 per share, payable on June 12, 2015, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2015.

  • Civilian Response to the Active Shooter

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    Sturgeon Bay Police Department Captain Dan Brinkman will present an hour-long training titled “Civilian Response to the Active Shooter” for Sturgeon Bay businesses on June 17 at 8 am in the Community Room (first floor) of City Hall, 421 Michigan St.

  • Sunsplash Festival Faces Resident Storm

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    The founders of the Burning Man Festival were on to something when they chose the middle of a desert in Nevada to host their annual event. Standing on the pavilion where the Midwest Sunsplash Festival will be held Aug.