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The Lavender Connection: News from Fragrant Isle

The Lavender Connection: News from Fragrant Isle

Washington Island's first lavender farm, Fragrant Isle, immediately struck a positive chord with the Island's many visitors. Within a few years it became known "the Midwest’s Largest Lavender Farm," a … [Read more...]

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A Family Tree with Many Branches Seeks New Connections

A Family Tree with Many Branches Seeks New Connections

The name "Saabye" is a branch of a family tree that has been securely rooted in Washington Island’s history for many decades, but now the family is seeking more details about that … [Read more...]

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One of the Upper Midwest’s Largest Lavender Farms

One of the Upper Midwest’s Largest Lavender Farms

One of Washington Island’s newest attractions is Fragrant Isle Lavender, one of the Midwest’s premier lavender farms. You can stroll through 14,000 thriving lavender plants in the garden, where the … [Read more...]

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T-Mac Smokin’ Team Reprises Grand Championship Win at 4th Death’s Door BBQ

T-Mac Smokin’ Team Reprises Grand Championship Win at 4th Death’s Door BBQ

WASHINGTON ISLAND, WI, August 31, 2015 — In an exciting reprise of their 2012 win, the T-Mac Smokin’ barbecue team from Appleton once again claimed the Grand Championship prize at the 4th annual … [Read more...]

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THE ISLAND

THE ISLAND

An Excerpt from “When The Shoe Fits,” by Mary T. Wagner The feeling never gets old. As the ferry boat’s engines roar to life and the boat pulls away from the dock, the weight of reality slips from … [Read more...]

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Lakeland Boating Magazine: Have a Slice of Island Life

Lakeland Boating Magazine: Have a Slice of Island Life

By Laurel Ciohon The February 2014 issue of Lakeland Boating Magazine has paid homage to beautiful Washington Island, calling it a “cruising boaters paradise, rich with history, natural wonders and … [Read more...]

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A Weekend Trip to Washington Island

A Weekend Trip to Washington Island

By Laurel Ciohon Having grown up on Door County’s ‘mainland,’ Washington Island was always a mysterious place to me. I traveled there once or twice throughout my life, but never for more than a few … [Read more...]

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A Shipwreck, A Buoy, and An Eagle Scout

A Shipwreck, A Buoy, and An Eagle Scout

If you’ve been to Washington Island recently, you may have heard a rumor about a local Island fisherman who caught something unusual last fall in his net. Or perhaps you saw the unusual yellow … [Read more...]

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THE HISTORIC ISLAND DAIRY

THE HISTORIC ISLAND DAIRY

Built in 1916, The Historic Island Dairy was the heart of the Island’s dairy industry for over 50 years. At its peak in the 1950’s, the Washington Island Dairy produced milk, butter, cream and several … [Read more...]

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DEATH’S DOOR BARBEQUE: August 23rd & 24th, 2013

DEATH’S DOOR BARBEQUE: August 23rd & 24th, 2013

WASHINGTON ISLAND (Mar. 1, 2013) – Come to beautiful Washington Island Friday and Saturday, August 23th & 24th for the second official Death’s Door Bar-B-Q at the Washington Island Airport. Presented … [Read more...]

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Christmas Bird Count on Washington Island, Dec. 14

Christmas Bird Count on Washington Island, Dec. 14

From Dec. 14, 2012, through Jan. 5, 2013, tens of thousands of volunteers throughout the Americas take part in the annual Christmas bird count. Families and students, birders and scientists armed with … [Read more...]

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How Low Will the Water Go?

How Low Will the Water Go?

During the week of Oct. 7, 2012, Emmett Woods noticed that an underwater spring just offshore from his property was suddenly no longer underwater. “I knew there was a spring there,” said Woods, who … [Read more...]

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Capital Brewery Hosts the 8th Annual Harvest Fest at Washington Island Hotel

Capital Brewery Hosts the 8th Annual Harvest Fest at Washington Island Hotel

WASHINGTON ISLAND, WI (Sept. 10, 2012) – For the last seven years Capital Brewery has visited Washington Island to thank the wheat farmers for their continued supply of wheat for Capital’s Island … [Read more...]

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WHAT WE DO IN WINTER – AN ISLAND GALLERY

WHAT WE DO IN WINTER – AN ISLAND GALLERY

Winter in Door County can be intimidating to the summer visitor. It’s so cold! they say, and what do you do all winter? On Washington Island, the locals have answered this question the best way Door … [Read more...]

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Arsenic and Old Lace: A Comedy About Murder

Arsenic and Old Lace: A Comedy About Murder

Arsenic and Old Lace, a black comedy first produced on Broadway in 1941, will be the next production of Island Players. It will be performed at the TPAC on Friday, February 17, and Saturday, February … [Read more...]

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Fish Derby 2012 : With or Without Snow & Ice!

Fish Derby 2012 : With or Without Snow & Ice!

Fish Derby 2012 : With or Without Snow & Ice! The Lions Club will be holding its 35th annual Fish Derby February 11th through February 19th. As of this printing of the Observer, the Island’s … [Read more...]

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The Dance of the Northern Lights

The Dance of the Northern Lights

On a cool autumn night when you’re out with the dog, or maybe just on a walk to take in the crisp air, and you chance to look up and find the sky streaked with bright color, count yourself lucky. … [Read more...]

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Fall Fun Fest and Cider Pressing Party

Fall Fun Fest and Cider Pressing Party

WASHINGTON ISLAND, (Sept. 18, 2011) – Good old-fashioned family fun awaits you at the annual Fall Fun Fest & Cider Pressing Party at the Washington Island Farm Museum, 10am – 4pm, Saturday and Sunday, … [Read more...]

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