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Trunk or Treat562 viewsRMS held a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event on Saturday, October 20, with hundreds turning out for the fun and free candy. The PTO sponsored event invited local families to enjoy a little pre-Halloween practice putting on their costumes, perfecting their “Trick or Treats” and remembering their ‘thank-yous.’ Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Selectman’s Appreciation561 viewsThe Marion Selectman’s Appreciation holiday supper on Tuesday evening. Photo by Joan Hartnet-Barry
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Marion Village Stroll 561 viewsThe Marion Village Stroll on Sunday includes a visit from Santa who arrived by boat and then was transported by wagon to meet the children. Photo by Felix Perez
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Sippican Schooner 5k and Mini Fun Run 561 views Sunday, May 4 was a perfect day for a fun run through Marion, and about 200 people turned out to participate in VASE’s second annual Sippican Schooner 5k and Mini Fun Run to raise money for educational programs at Sippican Elementary School. VASE member Diana Martin organized the event, with the support of about 12 volunteers who assisted that morning in making sure the two races went off without a hitch. Photo by Felix Perez
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Osprey Marsh561 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust has acquired a new piece of land off Point Road, overlooking beautiful Planting Island Cove. The Howland family has gifted “Osprey Marsh” to the Town of Marion and the SLT has big plans to eventually make this a handicapped accessible open space for all to enjoy. Photos by Jean Perry
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Center School's Annual Holiday Performance561 viewsCenter School students presented their annual holiday performance to a gymnasium filled to capacity of family and friends on December 18. In addition to Christmas, the three holidays and traditions of Hanukkah, Kwanza, and Mexican “Posadas” were represented in the show. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Police Gift Program561 viewsMarion Police and employees of JRI picking up donated toys and items for their program. In the picture from left to right: Sgt Marshall Sadeck , Hillary Riding (JRI), Jennifer Grant(JRI), Susan Mazzarella (JRI), Officer Karen Ballinger. Also seen in photo helping to load cars is Lt John Garcia.
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Amnesty International561 viewsCharlotte Purrington and Deena Kinsky from the Mattapoisett Friends Meeting House participated in Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign on Sunday, January 18. Photos by Marliou Newell
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Snow Flash Snow Mob561 viewsThere was a Flash Snow Mob at the Plumb Library on Saturday, February 7. Activities included new snowshoes, making a snow sculpture, and sledding.
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Bugworks561 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum provided an opportunity on February 27 to get up close and personal with critters from the insect world, including praying mantises and jumbo-sized grasshoppers. Above: Tapper Crete, 7, was the first one brave enough to ask to touch a praying mantis. The event was hosted by Maire Anne Diamond, owner and educator at ‘Bugworks.’ Photos by Felix Perez
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Center School Art Show561 viewsThe Center School hallways and cafeteria walls were transformed into an art gallery March 12 during the school’s annual Student Art Show. Students chose their favorite work created in art class, taught by Greta Anderson and student teacher Chantal Allen. Photos by Jean Perry
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Memorial Day in Mattapoisett561 viewsMemorial Day in Mattapoisett was observed as it traditionally is, with ceremonies in front of the Mattapoisett Library followed by the parade march to Cushing Cemetery. This year’s guest speaker, Mattapoisett resident U.S. Army Sergeant Edward Sweeney, Jr. stirred the emotions of those in attendance with his speech about sacrifice and the American way of life. The Old Hammondtown School Band was impressive with its performance of several patriotic songs, and Representative William Straus, the selectmen, and
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