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Marion Natural History Museum188 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's Coastal Explorations group had a wonderful time investigating vernal pools, ponds and lakes, as well as rocky shores, salt marshes and beaches. We found turtles, eels and frogs going through metamorphosis in our freshwater explorations, as well as a winter flounder, killifish, blue crabs and fiddler crabs in our coastal environments. We also spent time cleaning up plastic and other pollutants along our shoreline and discussing the importance of wetlands in keeping our wat
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Marion Memorial Day187 viewsTechnical Sergeant Sean Givens addresses Monday’s Memorial Day gathering at Sippican Elementary School in Marion.
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Marion Memorial Day187 viewsTechnical Sergeant Sean Givens addresses Monday’s Memorial Day gathering at Sippican Elementary School in Marion. Photo by Robert Pina
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Marion Natural History Museum186 viewsOn Friday, May 15, the Marion Natural History Museum celebrated its 154th anniversary. Museum welcomed Callista Macpherson from the Buzzards Bay Coalition, who discussed the importance of salt marshes for our wildlife, flood storage, carbon storage and coastal infrastructure. The museum wishes to thank Calista for her interesting program. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion's Independence Day Parade186 viewsResidents lined Spring, Mill, Front and Main streets on Saturday morning to enjoy Marion's Independence Day Parade. The lineup featured community veterans of foreign wars, town officials, volunteer organizations such as The Friends of Jack and Friends of the Marion Council on Aging, the Scouts of America, several floats celebrating the nation's 250th birthday, police and fire trucks from Marion and surrounding towns, Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum185 viewsOn Wednesday, March 25, the Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group investigated some of the inhabitants of the vernal pools of Marion. The students heard about the nature of these pools and why these amphibians need this temporary habitat to survive. We took a close-up look at wood-frog egg masses, green-frog tadpoles and Water Boatmen, a fun insect that has legs like oars and can move swiftly across the pool. To view all of our upcoming programs, please visit marionmuseum.org. Photos courtesy El
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Farmers Market185 viewsThe Farmers Market organized by the Charles R Washburn Memorial Trust is open in Washburn Park from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm every Tuesday. Truly a signifier summertime is upon us, various local craft goods and produce is available, along with some live music to listen to. Photo by Sam Bishop. June 11, 2026 edition
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Marion Town Party185 viewsThe annual Marion Town Party was on Saturday evening. Following a great day for the beach, residents pooled into the field by Silvershell Beach for their midsummer party, celebrating summer and community in the party that has gone on longer than anyone remembers. Photo by Shawn Sweet
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Get The Funk Out185 viewsOn Saturday, August 15, the Elizabeth Taber Library celebrated the end of Summer Reading with a free concert on the lawn featuring local funk band Get The Funk Out. Concertgoers enjoyed music spanning generations. For information on other library events, go to www.elizabethtaberlibrary.org. Photo by Emily Newell
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Plumb Memorial Library185 viewsThe Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library celebrated its 50th anniversary with a week of festivities — including an antique car presentation by auto expert Richard Cutler on Thursday and a dedication ceremony on Saturday. The latter event featured special appearances from Senator Michael Rodrigues, State Rep. Mark Sylvia, Debby Conrad from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Town Administrator Cameron Durant, and Rochester Historic Commission’s Connie Eshbach, who presented a historical plaque.
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2026 Groundhog Cover Contest184 views2026 Groundhog Cover Contest entry by Alice Sonnenmoser
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Mattapoisett Road Race 184 viewsThe 55th Mattapoisett Road Race was held on Independence Day kicking off from Shipyard Park as morning temperatures at start already crept over 85. In the end, 1387 racers crossed the finish line after the 5K. Photos by Shawn Sweet
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