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Door County Vote! Egg Harbor Could Win Budget Travel Magazine’s Contest for the “BEST” Small Town in the U.S.A.

Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Stephen Kastner.

John Stogny says, “I am now asking for some HELP!”
“Is there anyway that this can be published in your paper and anywhere else that people will see it. We have so many people that love Door County, I am sure that we can win the contest if we can make people aware of the contest [...]

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Adults Can Learn to Use E-mail and Facebook in Classes at Door County Library in Sturgeon Bay, Mar 3 & 10

Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Kathy White.

In March Adult Services Librarian, Laura Kayacan will teach E-Mail and Facebook basics to a dozen people at a time.
The first class session will cover e-mail and is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3. The session will run from 2 – 4 pm and will include hands-on computer work by participants. Library laptop computers [...]

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This Week at the Door County Library: Tax Time! March 5-19

Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Kathy White.

From the Door County Library – for March 5-19, 2010
LIBRARY NEWS
Paper income tax forms are a challenge to find – though our libraries still have some loose forms and booklets for Federal and State taxes, as well as a Federal notebook of forms and instructions that can be photocopied.  We also have links to [...]

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Door County Maritime Museum Speakers Series Presents Marine Travelift Inc., Builders of World’s Largest Boat Hoist, Mar 4

Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.

The Door County Maritime Museum and Friends of the Maritime Museum continue their popular Winter Speakers Series on Thursday, March 4, at 7 pm at the Museum in Sturgeon Bay.
This next program will be presented by Marine Travelift Inc. and center on the firm’s design and construction of the largest boat hoist in the world. [...]

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Gibraltar Students to Present Artwork to Door County Habitat for Humanity Homeowners, Feb 24

Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.

Projects Created as Part of the Hardy Gallery’s Exposure to Creativity Program.

On Wednesday, February 24, two new homeowners that have benefited from Door County’s Habitat for Humanity Program will receive artwork created by Gibraltar High School students as part of the Exposure to Creativity (ETC) program. A special assembly is planned for that day [...]

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Door County’s Home Market Continues to Dip in 2009 While Kewaunee Begins to Stabilize

Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.

While the Nation and State’s housing markets begin their turnaround in 2009, Northeast Wisconsin continues to struggle to right itself.
Nationwide, the housing market began to slowly gain momentum with each passing quarter, ending the year up an encouraging 4.9% over 2008.  The state of Wisconsin mirrored this growth with a drastic swing of being down [...]

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Energy Assistance Helping Many More Door County Households In Financial Distress

Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.

Many households are facing financial hardships this year due to layoffs, fewer jobs available, reduced income and cuts to benefits.
To help alleviate some financial burden, households have been turning to the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). In Door County this program is operated by Women’s Employment Project (WEP).
This year, the WEP has already experienced [...]

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League of Women Voters of Door County Hosts Forum for Baileys Harbor Supervisor’s Candidates, Mar 2

Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.

Barbara Anschutz, Robert Schultz, Roberta Thelen and Ellen Witteborg Face over two open seats in upcoming spring election.
The League of Women Voters of Door County is sponsoring a Candidate Forum to acquaint the public with candidates for public office and their position on issues of importance to the voters.  This forum is held to help [...]

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Door County Community Foundation now Accepting Applications from Door County Charities

Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.

The Community Foundation invites local charities to submit applications for financial support from the foundation’s Health & Human Needs Fund before March 23, 2010 deadline.
“It’s hard to appreciate the beauty and quality of life in Door County if your basic needs aren’t being met,” says Bret Bicoy, President & CEO of the Community Foundation. “The [...]

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Door County Winter Festival Alert: Sturgeon Bay’s Fire & Ice Weekend Heats Up the City, Feb 12-14

Posted on 07. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.

Sturgeon Bay Community ignites in festive spirit as the annual “Fire & Ice Weekend,” transforms the town February 12 – 14.
Saturday is filled with “cool” activities that include both ice and snow carving. A city-wide competitive ice-carving event gives spectators a chance to watch as local ice artists, along with professional carvers transform large and [...]

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