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Kids invited to take to the air Saturday

An opportunity for kids to experience aviation, and possibly see Sturgeon Bay from the air, is available tomorrow during the Young Eagles Rally at Door County Cherryland Airport.  The EAA, as ...

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New mini free art gallery in Sturgeon Bay

A mini free community art gallery is now open on Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay, next to - really part of - the Andrea Naylor Gallery and Studio.   Painter Andrea Naylor regularly hosts art c...

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LWV to host state legislative candidate forum Oct. 14

You will be able to hear from local candidates for the Wisconsin State Assembly and state Senate later this month. The League of Women Voters of Door County will host a candidate forum for the two rac...

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Night Hikes at The Ridges

Owls, bats, and range lights, are just a few of the encounters hikers may have on a Ridges Sanctuary night hike during October. The Sanctuary offers these hikes to provide visitors opportunities to le...

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Car destroyed in Sister Bay fire

A vehicle was destroyed Thursday evening in the Village of Sister Bay while its owner worked at a nearby restaurant. The Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Department responded shortly after 5 p.m. to a pa...

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Miss Door County Scholarship marks 30 years

No matter the title you are chasing next February, you can be part of a major milestone for the Miss Door County Scholarship Program. The organization is celebrating its 30th anniversary and hopes to ...

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Plant trees, make connections

Whether you’re an experienced arborist, or want to meet like-minded tree-loving people, the Climate Change Coalition of Door County is hosting community tree planting events this month, and is i...

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Algoma says 'bon voyage' to cruise ship season

For one final time in 2026, a visit to Algoma’s Crescent Beach included a view of a cruise ship. Wednesday marked the final time Viking Cruises dropped anchor outside the Algoma Marina this seas...

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New tagging tech tracks falcons around Peninsula

Tracking devices so tiny a monarch butterfly can support them, are being repurposed to help track the fastest creature in the world: the peregrine falcon.   ‘Gino Falcone’ a per...

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Mental health conversations becoming more normal

Americans are becoming more comfortable discussing their mental health with others, but there is still progress to be made when it comes to addressing those challenges. According to the American Psych...

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Creepy submissions desired for contest

The Door County Museum and Archives is challenging you to write an original short story, poem, even a song that is inspired by a real historical artifact from the museum’s collection housed in S...

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'Artemis' joins Open Door Bird Sanctuary

Honoring the Greek goddess of the hunt, the Open Door Bird Sanctuary has named their newest member of the Raptor Team ‘Artemis’. The name was chosen from among 150 responses to the organiz...

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Planned power outage for tip of peninsula

Residents and businesses living at the north end of Sister Bay, up to Northport, and east to North Bay will experience a planned power outage on Tuesday, October 6, from about 11:30pm, through the ear...

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Y-Wednesday: Many ways to lend a hand

If you are looking to give back to the community over the next several weeks, the Door County YMCA has a few ideas for you. In this week’s Y-Wednesday Podcast, Communications and Outreach Execut...

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Caregiver Self-Care Day

Daily caregiving for a loved one can feel isolating, but help is available. The ADRC of Door County is offering a self-care and information day for caregivers on Thursday, November 12, 8am-2pm, at the...

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Institute stays, for now

Institute, or Sevastopol? Renaming the historic hamlet was brought up for discussion via the Town of Sevastopol’s 2026 summer newsletter sent to property owners, and the question has been tabled...

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Midsummer's Music prepares for Autumn Music Fest

If you have missed the sounds of chamber music since Midsummer’s Music concluded its summer season earlier this month, you are in luck. Midsummer’s Autumn Music Fest kicks off Oct. 10 at M...

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Casco child saved after falling into pond

A 2-year-old Casco child is in stable condition at a Green Bay hospital after being rescued Monday afternoon.   The Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence in th...

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Sevastopol Celebrates 250th on Saturday

Finding a time in the busy Door County season to add another event is a challenge. Which is why the Town of Sevastopol chose to wait, and use its resources to host a ‘America’s 250th Celeb...

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Disabled hunters get their chance for deer Saturday

The 2026-27 deer hunting season moves into its next phase this weekend when the gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities begins Saturday.   Qualified hunters had to sign up by Sept. 15 t...

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Sawyer Elementary getting closer to new playground

Children will soon have a new playground at Sawyer Elementary School in Sturgeon Bay, but Principal Katie DeVillers says there is still plenty of work to do before then.   Sawyer Elementary...

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Pumpkins aplenty in area fields

A fall décor staple is ready to take up residence on your porch as pumpkin patches open for picking.   According to the USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture, there are more than 9...

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