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CD REVIEW, VIDEO Scott Wakefield Returns, Touring Door County in Concert with Newest CD Entitled, “Vegetarian Nightmare,” Aug 2 - 11

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Published Aug. 2, 2009 at 11:29 a.m.

Wakefield at T. Ashwell’s Aug 6 and Woodwalk Gallery Aug 7, then on to Washington Island Aug 8Whatever on Earth would motivate a man to make music about meat? The prime cuts on Scott Wakefield’s newest CD entitled, Vegetarian Nightmare should come as no surprise. But, there’s much more than meaty ballads on this disc. [ ... ] ...

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This Week at The Crossroads at Big Creek, Blacksmith Shop Opens at Door County’s Nature and Historical Learning Center in Sturgeon Bay

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Published July 22, 2009 at 9:39 a.m.

Crossroads at Big Creek is becoming increasingly inviting to birds. Plant succession combined with efforts of our volunteers and staff are returning the preserve to a more natural state. Summer birds are taking advantage of the habitat restoration.For several years, the upland areas around our Astronomy Campus have been a destination for birdwatchers searching for Woodcocks, Dickcissels, Bobolinks [ ... ] ...

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American Wind Symphony Orchestra Brings Outdoor Classical Music Concerts to Sturgeon Bay Aboard the Point Counterpoint II, July 25-26

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Published July 22, 2009 at 8:13 a.m.

The American Wind Symphony Orchestra is returning to Sturgeon Bay aboard the Point Counterpoint II, a unique music barge. It has been almost a decade since the distinctive watercraft, designed by American architect, Louis Kahn was last here. The silvery vessel draws a great deal of attention wherever it arrives, touring the world since 1976 [ ... ] ...

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BUG takes bids for truck purchases

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Published July 22, 2009 at 12:00 a.m.

The town boards of Brussels, Union and Gardner are being asked to decide if the jointly owned and operated BUG Fire Department can afford to buy new fire trucks, and, if so, how many ...

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Egg Harbor willing to reduce road speed limit

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Published July 22, 2009 at 12:00 a.m.

The Egg Harbor Town Board on Monday told residents living in the vicinity of the Frontier Wilderness Campground that the board is willing to lower the speed limit on about a mile of Hillside Road, if the Jacksonport Town Board does likewise. The speed limit is currently 55 mph on the roadway that sits astride the border of the two towns ...

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Births for July 22

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Published July 22, 2009 at 12:00 a.m.

LI Dickerson, Brandon and Sara, Forestville, a girl, born July 14 at Door County Memorial Hospital, Sturgeon Bay ...

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Liberty Grove project expected to be completed in fall

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Published July 22, 2009 at 12:00 a.m.

Planners anticipate a $1.26 million addition to the Liberty Grove Town Hall may be completed by mid-November and will include new offices and additional garage space ...

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Nasewaupee rules on off-premise signs

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Published July 22, 2009 at 12:00 a.m.

Trailers with advertising on their flanks are considered off-premise signs when theyre parked in one spot for extended periods of time, the town of Nasewaupee decided on Thursday night ...

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Sister Bay Trading to host health gathering

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Published July 22, 2009 at 12:00 a.m.

Sister Bay Trading Co., 2477 Wisconsin 42, will host a gathering with guest Sara Finger, executive director of the Wisconsin Alliance for Womens Health, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Wellness Center of Door Countys capital campaign for the expansion of its facility ...

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Businesses plan Saturday Christmas sales

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Published July 22, 2009 at 12:00 a.m.

Many visitors to Door County do some early holiday shopping while theyre on vacation. This year, the village of Sister Bay is making that easier, with more than 30 local merchants, hotels and restaurants participating in Christmas in July on Saturday ...

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