Category: Door County News
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.
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Social Media Marketing Workshop on June 12
The Door County Economic Development Corporation and Door County Visitor Bureau are hosting a social media marketing workshop on June 12, 10:30 am to 12 pm, at the Paul J.
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When the Coast Guard City event was held in Sturgeon Bay on May 10, more than one of the dignitaries who spoke mentioned how many Coast Guard personnel who served at Station Sturgeon Bay choose to call Door County home when they leave the service.
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Where Your Perch Fry Comes From
“Is the perch in your fish fry lake perch or ocean perch?”
I would get this question from time to time while serving diners at Husby’s and the Sister Bay Bowl years ago.
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To paraphrase a famous philosophical question – If a tree falls on the golf course, was it caused by DuPont’s herbicide Imprelis?
More than 200 conifers at Peninsula State Park Golf Course have been poisoned by the application of the EPA-approved herbicide Imprelis, which American chemical company DuPont introduced in 2010 as an environmentally friendly herbicide for landscaping professionals.
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Compiled by Pulse staff
City of Sturgeon Bay: Registration is open for children entering grades 1-8 for field trip opportunities through the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.
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A Perfect Course for a Beginner
I sat in my Door County kitchen last week, writing thank-you notes to friends and family as a playoff hockey game filled the background. Mom was curled up in the nearest La-Z-Boy, peppering me with questions about the rink, the players, the rules, the coaches, etc.
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The 2014 Pink Classic Golf Tournament on June 1 beckoned golfers young and old in their finest pink threads to play a round to benefit the Sue Baldwin Fund, helping Door County residents who are fighting breast cancer.
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Leon Hasenjager recently nabbed a hole-in-one at The Orchards Golf Course in Egg Harbor.
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Over the more than 50 years that Southern Door has been in existence, one of the proud educational traditions observed at this time of year is recognition of the graduating class valedictorian and salutatorian.
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Climate Change Forum Set for June 7
CLIMATE CHANGE FORUM June 7, 2014 The Lodge at Leathem Smith, Sturgeon Bay 920.743.5555 [email protected] climatechangedoorcounty.com A $15 contribution is requested from attendees to help cover the costs of the Forum.
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Climate Change and the Great Lakes
Two years ago something happened on the greatest of the Great Lakes that a veteran lake watcher was not expecting. “In 2012 we had the first toxic algae bloom on Lake Superior,” said Bob Krumenaker, superintendent of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
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Article posted Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:51pm
Two research colleagues at the American Museum of Natural History reported that polar bears are beginning to change their diets. One researcher was Linda Gormezano and the other was her dog, Quinoa, a male Shepherd Dog.
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A 12-foot high, four-post structure now stands at Welcker’s picnic area in Peninsula State Park. Soon, a four-by-four bat “condo” will sit atop it, and provide a home for threatened bats.
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Junction Center Yoga welcomes a new teacher, Jan Mills. She will present weekly classes in Ashtanga Yoga on Friday mornings from 7:30 – 9 am. The Ashtanga series is a set sequence of yoga postures taught in the tradition of Sri K.
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On Earth Day this year, NASA asked people all around the world a simple question – “Where are you on Earth Right Now?” NASA asked people to answer the question on social media with a selfie.
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Congrats to all of the county’s soon-to-be graduates.
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New Items Arrive at Linden Galley
The Linden Centre, established by Ellison Bay residents Brian and Jeanee Linden, was recently selected as one of the Top 20 Hotels with Exceptional Service in China by tripadvisor.
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Tweak Adds to Social Media & Marketing Team
Owner and principal Martha Scully Beller announces the addition of Tracy Andropolis and Kayla Bissen to the Tweak Social Media & Marketing team. Andropolis, who is also a partner in Door County Social with her husband Perry, has been named Tweak’s digital marketing strategist.
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Businesses Raising Funds for United Way
Two businesses in June will donate proceeds to the United Way of Door County. Malibu Moo Frozen Griddle in Fish Creek is partnering with United Way of Door County.
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Von Stiehl Winery Wins Tasters Guild International Medals
Von Stiehl Winery in Algoma just received six medals from Tasters Guild International. Both gold medal awards were presented to wines made from Wisconsin fruit.