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Marion Natural History Museum347 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Kitty Degroot for sharing her expertise as a beekeeper with our group. The students learned that 10 bees weigh the same as one M&M, and how bees communicate by dancing. We explored beekeeping equipment and which hive box holds the queen and which holds the honey. The museum also wishes to thank the volunteers who assisted with the program. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum347 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group enjoyed learning the history of the Bird Island lighthouse and viewing the return of the birds to the island. We spotted roseate terns, common terns, oyster catchers, some unhappy Canadian geese, and a nesting mallard duck. We also learned about the recent restoration efforts made by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to improve drainage and provide adequate nesting habitat for the returning birds. We wish to thank Isaac and Pete of the Marion Har
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Marion Natural History Museum347 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum Explored Group led by the staff from MattRec had a great week exploring Mattapoisett's open spaces. Along with crabbing, netting fish, building cairns, discovering types of seaweeds and saltmarsh vegetation, and plenty of swimming, we also met Coast Guard Fairhaven and Marion Flotilla members for a tour of Ned's Point lighthouse. We learned about oyster farming with Bob Field and enjoyed a boat tour of Mattapoisett Harbor with the Harbormaster's Office.
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The Lands of the Sippican Lands Trust347 viewsMarion Art Center Executive Director Jodi Steven and board member Jennifer Webb hosted the opening reception of the show “The Lands of the Sippican Lands Trust” open until November 12. The show features works of art from a broad range of mediums from the land trust properties. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Sippican Lands Trust 347 viewsJim Bride, Sippican Lands Trust executive director, and contractor W.S. Bradford welcomed the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for an 1,800-foot universally accessible wheelchair boardwalk on June 29 at the SLT’s Osprey Marsh property on Point Road in Marion. SLT board members, contributors, and a few community members were in attendance. They hope to have the 1,800 ft. all accessible/wheelchair boardwalk completed in six months. This boardwalk will be the first of its kind in the Southcoast region.
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Marion 4th of July parade 347 viewsThis year’s Marion July 4th parade was bigger and better than ever, with more spectators, more floats, and, yes, more candy! Photos by Jean Perry
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Soapbox Derby347 viewsNovember 2 was the day of Marion Cub Scout Pack 32’s Annual Soapbox Derby, only this time the pack was joined by Mattapoisett and Rochester Cub Scouts and members of the Saint Gabriel’s Church youth group. Photos by Sandra Frechette
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Double Eagle346 viewsArtist Augustus Saint-Gaudens models a portrait of a woman, Mrs. Cleveland, in the Old Stone Studio in Marion, 1887. Mr. Saint-Gaudens designed the Double Eagle gold coin in 1907. The coin was highly sought-after, and a reproduction of the coin has been added to the Sippican Historical Society Museum. For more information, read this weeks feature story: Saint-Gaudens and the Golden Double Eagle. Photo courtesy of the Sippican Historical Society.
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Celebrating Zora346 viewsFormer selectmen and cherished community member, Joseph Zora, was honored at the 30th annual Marion Block Party on August 28, 2010. Mr. Zora is credited with starting the annual Marion tradition, and he was honored at this years party with a cake and a tree planting. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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Dixie Diehards 346 viewsThe Dixie Diehards Jazz Band will perform at a cabaret evening at the Marion Art Center on Saturday, September 25 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for MAC members, $12.50 general admission. The Art Center is located at the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets in Marion. Call 508-748-1266 for more information. Photo courtesy of the Marion Art Center.
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Fire Prevention346 viewsThe Marion Fire Department hosted an open house on Sunday, October 10 in recognition of Fire Safety Month. More than 100 people participated in the event, which included childrens activities, demonstrations, and even a simulated car accident. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Hurricane Irene346 viewsA Wanderer reader took a picture of this boat, washed ashore at Aucoot Cove in Marion, during Tropical Storm Irene. Photo by Donna Hemphill.
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