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Soapbox Derby617 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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Marion Holiday Stroll 617 viewsHere Comes Santa Claus! – Santa made his big entrance to the Marion Holiday Stroll on Sunday, December 8, from across Sippican Harbor on his ‘water sleigh’ to the crowd that awaited him at the Town Wharf. The holiday stroll is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and capture a bit of that Christmas magic. Photo by Jean Perry
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Hannah Strom Homecoming 617 viewsHundreds of supporters lined the sidewalks along Front Street in Marion village on June 3 to welcome home Hannah Strom. After spending several months in hospitals in Florida and Boston, the Tabor Academy graduate and member of the Holy Cross women's rowing team returned to her Pitcher Street residence to continue her recovery from severe injuries sustained in a January 15 collision with a pickup truck in Vero Beach that took the life of her teammate Grace Rett and injured her coach and several other teammat
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Tabor Traffic616 viewsTabor Academy has implemented many new safety features to safeguard crosswalks on Front and Spring Street. One of the new features is a sign on Front Street that reflects your speed and flashes if you are traveling above the 25mph speed limit. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Pinewood Derby616 viewsOn Saturday, March 2nd 2013, The Cubs Scout Pack 32 held a pinewood derby at the Community Hall of the Congregational Church in Marion. The results were 1st Lucas Marcolini, 2nd Brendan Hubbard, 3rd Nathaniel Bangs, and 4th Nate Robertson. All four move on to regional finals in New Bedford later this month. Other awards included, Best Theme to Connor Lavoie for his Batmobile, Best Design to David Strom for Kool Kone and Best Paint Job to Max Richins for Bulldog. Photos by Felix Perez
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Bee Talk616 viewsLocal cranberry grower and beekeeper Paul Rinta demonstrated honey extraction during a presentation on the plight of bees in North America given by his wife and business partner Linda Rinta, a local bee expert and educator. The event was a partnership between the Sippican Land Trust and Marion Garden Group and took place on September 30. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Pizza with Santa616 viewsIt’s never Christmas in Marion until you’ve sat on Santa’s lap followed by a slice of pizza. Sunday was the annual Pizza with Santa, hosted by the Marion Police Brotherhood. Guests brought donated toys for families in need and enjoyed a hot slice of pizza with the man of the hour. Photos by Jean Perry
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Tabor Academy Polar Plunge616 viewsTabor Academy hosted its second annual Polar Plunge on Sunday, January 21 at Silvershell Beach to raise money for the school’s Special Olympics Young Athletes Program. Students from ‘fundraising rival’ Sandwich High also showed up, with scores of students and staff making a dash in and quickly out of the chilly waters. The plunge raised about $8,000. Photos by Deina Zartman
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Marion Natural History Museum616 viewsOn March 13, the Marion Natural History Museum after school group learned about shells and the animals that inhabit them. We looked at some amazing gastropod and bivalve shells from the museum's historic collections, then we used shells to design our own animals and shared what type of habitat these animals might live in. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum616 viewsOn Wednesday, October 23 the Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group went on a fall nature walk looking for signs of fall. One lucky student found an owl pellet under a tree! We were able to find burrows, nests, and even a small snake hiding under a log. We observed the different colors of the leaves of trees and shrubs and looked for mushrooms. It was great to spend such a beautiful fall day with these inquisitive kids!
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Emmalina Scrooge616 viewsCast members of the Marion Art Center’s holiday production of Emmalina Scrooge hope you will join them for what the MAC believes will soon be your new holiday favorite! Shows are scheduled for December 6-7 at 7:30 pm, December 13-14 at 7:30 pm, and December 15 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $18 for MAC members, $20 for non-members, $12 for age 12 and under. Photos by Andrea Ray
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Pizza with Santa616 viewsThe Marion Police Brotherhood held its annual Pizza with Santa at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center on Sunday, December 8. ‘Chief’ Santa and Mrs. Claus entertained the little ones before enjoying a pizza lunch. The Police Department’s “Fill a Cruiser” toy drive was in full gear as well, with several guests bringing toy donations to benefit children in foster care. Photos by Jean Perry
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