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PETE LEMERE 1933-2026   We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pete LeMere. Pete passed away on April 5 th  at his home in Green Bay. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marian, three children, six grandchildren, and four great-children. A graduate of Gibraltar High School, St. Norbert College (Bachelor’s), and the University of Michigan (Master’s). He spent his entire career in public health. He retired from the Brown County Health Department at age 63. Immediately after his...

Dear Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands,  As a significant winter storm rolls across Door County, our thoughts are on the historic buildings of Plum and Pilot Islands. Watching the snow fall is a vivid reminder of the harsh elements these structures face—and why we are reaching out to you now.  We have a bold vision to transform the Plum Island Boathouse into a vibrant guest hub, featuring educational presentations and our new “Boatique” Nature Store. However, before we can open the doors, we...

Enjoy a Death’s Door Lighthouse Cruise with a stop on Plum Island. Boat departs from Shoreline Hotel Marina, Gills Rock Enjoy this tour of Death’s Door, including seeing the remote Pilot Island, Plum Island Range Lights, Lighthouse Keepers Quarters and the historic Coast Guard Life-Saving Station. The tour makes a stop at Plum Island, where guests may explore the grounds of the Life-Saving Station, boathouse, and beach areas. Back onboard, you’ll be able to view an 1867 shipwreck located...