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Buzzards Bay Regatta206 viewsOn August 3-5, the Annual Buzzards Bay Regatta was held, drawing over 400 boats and 1200 sailors from across the country. The race is the largest multi-class yacht regatta in the USA. Despite foggy weather, all of the boats had strong showings. Photo by Anne Smith.
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Marion Turtles206 viewsDon Lewis holds the egg of a diamondback terrapin turtle. In a few weeks, a baby turtle will use its "egg tooth" (a temporary protrusion on its snout) to break through the leathery soft shell. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Holiday Shop at the MAC206 viewsThe Marion Art Center recently opened up their annual Holiday Shop, which features hand-made items by local artisans. The sale showcases original artwork, knitted items, crafts, jewelry, and greeting cards. The MAC Holiday Shop will be open until December 20, 2012. Check out a few of the items below. Photos by Eric Tripoli.
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Marion Turkey Trot 5K Road Race206 viewsThe 2012 Marion Turkey Trot 5K Road Race was held on Novembet 18th to benifit the Marion Recreation Department. Photos by Felix Perez
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Klondike Derby 206 viewsThe Marion Boy Scouts Troops 32 competed in the Klondike Derby held at Camp Cachalot in Carver, MA. All of the competing towns had to use sledges and Klondike Gold Rush themes to compete in a race. The winning troop earned a grand outdoor winter adventure. The event helps the scouts test their basic camping and survival skills. From left to right: Jack Gordon, Christ Horton Jr., Sam Gordon, Dylan Villa, Jackson St. Don, Jack Nakashian, Dave Sheldon and Graham Poirier. Photo courtesy of Jay Pateakos.
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Marion Natural History Museum206 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group learned what it takes to collect minerals and fossils, explored some wonderful specimens of each, and made their own “fossil” with geologist and amateur archaeologist Jim Pierson. Many thanks to Jim for another wonderful program! (Partial funding for the program was provided by the Marion Cultural Council). Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Vernal Pools206 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum afterschool program spent some time looking for amphibians during yesterday’s afterschool program. We found tadpoles of two types of frogs, salamander larvae, dragonfly and damsel fly larvae and many other animals. Many thanks to Kim Riley and Beth Lopes for their help with the class. Photos by Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum206 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool program enjoyed a beautiful day while inspecting Sippican School grounds for things you normally might not notice. The students collected several specimens of lichens for their projects and enjoyed a “last day” snack of doughnuts. Many thanks to Marc Sylvia and Beth Lopes for their help with the program. Photos by Elizabeth Leidhold
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Arts in the Park206 viewsMarion’s Arts in the Park found Tri-Town residents braving the heat to check out work from artists and artisans at Bicentennial Park last weekend. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Marion Fireworks 2013206 viewsFireworks at Silvershell Beach. Photos by Felix Perez
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2013 Horse Show206 viewsMarion 4th of July Horse Show. Photo by Nick Waleka
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4th of July Parade206 views4th of July Parade, Marion. Photo by Paul Lopes
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