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Pre-dawn Fire168 viewsA pre-dawn fire on February 18 engulfed a detached garage at 62 Water Street in Marion. The lone injury was a minor one for which a responding firefighter was later treated at Tobey Hospital and released. The fire also resulted in the total loss of a pickup truck parked outside. Photo courtesy of Marion Fire Department
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Wishing Well168 viewsA new wishing well has been added at the former Santo's Pig Farm, part of the Old Aucoot land trust. Photo by Nancy Prefontaine
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ORR Pop Warner168 viewsThe ORR Pop Warner football team, led by Coach David Medeiros, topped off an undefeated season on Sunday with a 27-12 win over Taunton. Photos courtesy Phil Mello
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Nolan Fest168 viewsThe first-ever Nolan Fest was held on July 11 at Silvershell Beach in Marion to honor the late Nolan Gibbons, who tragically passed away on August 18, 2020. The festival featured live music and words presented by area and national contributors, along with video tributes and a fire show. Nolan's parents, Warren and Sheila Gibbons, of Marion, hosted the event that included Acapop! Kids members Eliza Pryor and Preston Howell. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Old Rochester Youth Baseball 8U American All-Stars168 viewsThe Old Rochester Youth Baseball 8U American All-Stars took the 2021 Cranberry Brawl by storm. From left, front row: Graham Levenson, Cole Hemenway, Isaac Rose, Sean Tobin, and Brynn Cleary. Middle row: Harrison White, Jaxxon Schwabe, Cole White, Landon Morgan, Remington Davenport, and Beckham Pinto. Back row: Jaime Hemenway, Lance Davenport, Tim Cleary, and TJ. Rose. Photo courtesy ORYB
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Arts in the Park168 viewsSeveral hundred people came out to enjoy the annual Arts in the Park fundraiser hosted by the Marion Art Center on July 10. Forty artists who had been invited by a MAC jury to participate featured their crafts and art objects. The jury ensures the quality of the items on display and also gives up-and-coming artisans a platform to showcase their work. Strolling along the paths, people found pottery, wearable art, custom crafted furniture, and a wide variety of jewelry. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Grange Fair168 viewsThe Rochester Grange held its fair and supper on August 21. Baked goods, quilts, clothing, flowers, and rare items greeted visitors at the Grange Hall. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Benson Brook Road168 viewsA truck is loaded to haul away the last of the sludge from the lagoon at Marion's wastewater treatment plant on Benson Brook Road on Monday morning. The operation, overseen by Methuen Construction, is expected to be completed this week, paving the way for the grading and relining of the lagoon by the end of October. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Oyster Festival168 viewsWhat do you get when you mix good music with good foods like pizza and oysters washed down with beer? Well, the 3rd Annual Beer and Oyster Festival hosted by the Sippican Lands Trust, of course. This year’s event was held on September 18 on the grounds of the Cushing Community Center in Marion. Droves of people lined up to buy tickets, while others danced and pranced to the tunes provided by Retro Roots. The annual fundraiser supports the work of the SLT. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Council on Aging168 viewsMerry Conway, president of the Friends of the Marion Council on Aging, cuts the ribbon officially opening the new Walking Path at the Cushing Community Center on September 24. From left: Town Administrator Jay McGrail, Select Board member Randy Parker, Merry Conway, COA Chair Harry Norweb, Administrative Assistant Donna Hemphill, Select Board Chair Norm Hills, and Community Preservation Committee Chair Jeff Doubrava. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Soapbox Derby168 viewsMarion and Rochester Cub Scouts came together on November 6 for a soapbox derby on Holmes Street in Marion. The longtime fundraising event was not held in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic but made a roaring return on Saturday, as children raced their homemade go-carts and collected donations for the Murphy and Others, Living Interdependently for Future Endeavors, Inc. (M.O. L.I.F.E.) non-profit food pantry in Fairhaven. Photos by Mick Colageo and Reade Whinnem
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50 Covers168 viewsThe year in Wanderer covers shows many views of the last 12 months sharing the common thread of living our lives. The year 2021 was a bounce-back experience for society both globally and locally, where public schools reopened to full-time, in-person attendance before the end of the academic year, and people began filling public venues like restaurants and stadiums.
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