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Marion Natural History Museum 336 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Paul Gregory for sharing his collection of shells and fossils with students who wish to start their own. Along with perusing guidebooks to identify an item, we learned the importance of the history of the artifact, where and when it was collected and by whom. Natural history museums are wonderful resources for students, artists and scientists.
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Marion’s Food Bank336 viewsMarion’s food bank located inside the Cushing Community Center on Route 6. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Independence Day Parade336 viewsDespite a little bit of rain and a lot of mist, many lined Marion’s streets for the annual Independence Day parade. Photos by Mick Colageo
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First Congregational Church’s Summer Fair336 viewsMain Street was closed to through traffic on Saturday morning for the First Congregational Church’s summer fair. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Brad Hathaway336 viewsBrad Hathaway has been nationally recognized for his effort to turn a stamp-collecting pastime into a fundraising tool for Quaker Missions. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Halloween Parade336 viewsThe Marion Art Center held its annual Halloween Parade Tuesday afternoon in the village with the help of musicians from Sippican Elementary School and many community participants in costume. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum336 viewsOn November 29, the Marion Natural History Museum community group had fun crafting a distinctive butterfly mobile for the museum, drawing inspiration from the detailed illustrations of Maria Sibylla Merian. In this workshop, the participants combined historical accuracy with modern design to produce a captivating display that will hang above our antique butterfly case. Using life-sized, woodcut butterflies, we had fun using a variety of materials to capture their beauty. Many thanks to Karen Alves Cronin an
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Marion Village Christmas Stroll336 viewsDespite eventual rain, the Marion Village Christmas Stroll was enjoyed by many on Sunday afternoon. The event included musical entertainment by Tri-County musicians, Grades 4 and 5 bands from Sippican Elementary School, Sippican Historical Society carolers and Tabor Academy students, horse-drawn carriage rides, street entertainment, seasonal refreshments courtesy of area merchants, goodie bags from VASE, and crafts for kids. Photos by Mick Colageo
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336 viewsFrom left, Sippican Elementary School third-graders Rowan Berube-King, Amina Goodman, Liv Chase, Abel Philbrook and Amelia Whinnem are among students participating in a gardening project recently launched by Nate Sander of The Marion Institute. The children are learning about how the sun and soil work together to produce an environment conducive for plants. Photo by Mick Colageo - December 28, 2023 edition
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Mattapoisett Police 336 viewsOn April 25, Mattapoisett Police Officer Alberto Cardoso was surrounded by family, friends, school officials and others as he was sworn in to the rank of sergeant. Chief Jason King, pictured with Cardoso and Lieutenant Justin King, said that Cardoso’s career is marked by a commitment to service and dedication. Since 2013 when he returned to area from Florida where he had served as a deputy sheriff in Manatee County, King stated that Cardoso, "... has consistently demonstrated his willingness to go above and
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Marion Natural History Museum336 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a terrific time constructing their own rockets for launching. This program was so popular it had to be offered twice! The kids had a hands-on introduction to the engineering principles of propulsion and lift. Every rocket managed a successful launch hundreds of feet in the air, and most were safely carried down by the parachutes. The Museum wishes to thank volunteers Mike Cronin and his son Jake for the great program. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidho
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Mattapoisett Land Trust’s 50th Anniversary336 viewsCofounder Brad Hathaway was among attendees at the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s 50th Anniversary brunch held on June 30 at the Munro Preserve. The community heard from Representative Bill Straus, Town Administrator Mike Lorenco and MLT president Mike Huguenin about the land trust’s legacy and ongoing work. Photos by Mick Colageo
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