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Nolan Fest144 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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Marion Art Center144 viewsOn view now through September 2 at the Marion Art Center is their annual members’ exhibit. Traditional land and seascapes in oil, watercolors, and pastels are punctuated by a few surprises such as metal art, weavings, and paper collages. Another must-see-to-be-believed opportunity to be refreshed by art. Photos by Marilou Newell
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An Evening on Sippican Harbor144 views"An Evening on Sippican Harbor," the Marion Council on Aging's August 19 fundraiser at 1 Water Street to benefit the pavilion project at the Cushing Community Center. Julia Peterson of Sandwich, a Tabor Academy graduate, provided live music. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Acceleration Academy144 viewsThanks to a state grant, the Old Rochester Regional School District held an Acceleration Academy last week for over 150 students. Representing Grades K-2, 3-4, 8 and 10, the students participated in five days of concentrated study in early literacy and math. The week’s effort added up to a month’s worth of classwork. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Art Center144 viewsPastel artist Sarah Brown’s paintings are now on display at the Marion Art Center in a two-person tour de force with watercolorist Judy Carver. Photo by Marilou Newell
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September 11 Ceremony144 viewsThe Town of Marion held a ceremony on September 11 to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, the courage shown by first responders, and the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their nation. Senator Marc R. Pacheco was on hand and joined Marion officials in addressing the gathering. Pictured from left: Town Administrator Jay McGrail, Select Board member John Waterman, Senator Pacheco, Select Board member Randy Parker, Chief of Police Richard Nighell
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Marion Natural History Museum144 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank state forester James Rassmen for helping us to better understand the importance of trees and forests. We learned that not all tree rings are alike, how to tell how old a white pine is, and the importance of trees in combating climate change. Upcoming programs can be viewed on the museum's website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Storm Damage144 viewsAn uprooted tree lays across the front lawn of a ranch house on Front Street near Silvershell Beach in Marion last Friday. Earlier in the day, a Mattapoisett Fire truck monitored the scene after a downed powerline caused a fire and closed Water Street down the street from Town Hall. North of Route 195 in Mattapoisett, a snapped-off tree is held up by a utility wire. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou Newell
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Soapbox Derby144 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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Festival of Trees 144 viewsThe Festival of Trees opened on November 27 with a reception at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 in Marion. Sponsored by the Friends of Marion Council on Aging, the event showcased 14 decorated Christmas trees, along with an artisan sale, music, refreshments and a raffle for over 10 gift baskets. For more information about the Festival of Trees, call Karen Gregory at 508-748-3570. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou Newell
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Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus144 viewsMr. and Mrs. Santa Claus make their turn through Rochester Village onto New Bedford Road on December 5. Transported by the Rochester Fire Department on a journey that began at Fire Station No. 3 at 200 Ryder Road and accompanied by Santa’s helpers riding along in trucks, Mr. and Mrs. Claus made their way down many Rochester roads, spending hours to visit hundreds of children waiting at the end of their driveways and on street corners. A Google map device tracked Santa’s whereabouts throughout the ride. Phot
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Stuff a Cruiser144 viewsWillie enjoys a moment with the 1924 Model T, and Santa Claus is joined by Marion Chief of Police Richard Nighelli and his daughter Kayla as the Marion Police Department and Marion Police Brotherhood collaborated for their annual Stuff a Cruiser event at the Sippican Elementary School’s bus loop.
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