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Vocabulary Day268 viewsSippican School on April 16 celebrated its annual Vocabulary Day, with students dressed as their chosen vocabulary word and presenting its definition before the entire school at the all school meeting that afternoon. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Horse Show268 viewsThe 68th annual Marion Horse Show was Saturday, July 4 at Washburn Park. The horse show has been a tradition in Marion since 1947 when Charles R. Washburn founded it as a fundraiser for local youth groups. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Our Fair Lady268 viewsSeats were sold out for the “Our Fair Lady” theatrical performance honoring Marion’s fairy godmother, Elizabeth Taber. As part of the Elizabeth Taber Gala Weekend, the Marion Music Hall Advisory Committee sponsored the play as a way to celebrate the 125th birthday of the Marion Music Hall. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum268 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group had a chance to explore the soils last Wednesday. Many thanks to soil scientist Maggie Payne of the USDA's Natural Resource and Conservation Service. We learned what makes a "good" soil and why that's important to everyone, from farming to building a house. The students had fun conducting experiments with the soils and had a chance to build their own soil profiles to take home. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Kids Equipment Fun Day268 viewsSaturday, May 7, was the date for the annual Kids Equipment Fun Day at Washburn Park in Marion, sponsored by Marion Recreation. The kids climbed aboard ambulances, fire trucks, police cruisers, and even the harbormaster’s boat. This year, Recreation Director and Selectman Jody Dickerson served up free hotdogs during the popular event that seemed to draw a bigger crowd this year than the previous years. Photos by Ethan Akins
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Art In Bloom268 viewsThe Marion Art Center presented Art In Bloom on June 3 with a showing of paintings by artists Susan Strauss of Westport and Alison Horvitz of Somerset. In collaboration with the Marion Garden Group, paintings were staged with floral arrangements to provide viewers with a unique art installation. The paintings will be on view for the next month. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Art Center Halloween Parade 268 viewsIt looked as though nearly a thousand people came out for the Marion Art Center Halloween Parade on Monday, October 31. The event gets bigger and better every year, it seems, judging by the number of people and the degree of creativity when it comes to the costumes. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pizza with Santa268 viewsThe Marion Police Brotherhood held its 5th annual Pizza with Santa on Sunday, December 4, at the Marion Music Hall. Kids shared a pie with jolly old Saint Nick and later posed for pictures. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum268 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Caroline Grainger for her donation of several beautifully carved birds created by her father, James Babbit. The museum lost many of its specimens during our ceiling collapse and these incredibly detailed pieces are greatly appreciated. The museum is hoping to create a new display of nature-inspired artwork from local artists and these specimens are a great start. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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No Rain On This Parade 268 viewsThe Marion 4th of July parade on Tuesday went on as planned, winding through the village streets and receiving the usual fanfare. Photos by Jean Perry
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Picture Perfect 268 viewsBicentennial Park in Marion was the setting on Saturday for the Marion Art Center’s annual outdoor arts festival “Arts in the Park.” Local artists and crafters exhibited their work available for purchase, while visitors explored the arts, music, and food. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Town Party268 viewsThis year’s Marion Town Party on Saturday, August 26, was a smashing success with more donations, more people in attendance, and more fun activities for the young people – of which there were also more, as many commented during the event. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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