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FD Open House649 viewsThe Marion Fire Department held an Open House on October 10, 2009. The public was welcome to tour the facilities, and children enjoyed exploring all the engines available at the station. Donuts, coffee, and a hot breakfast were all offered courtesy of the fire department. An antique engine even offered a ride around the village. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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FD Open House649 viewsThe Marion Fire Department held an Open House on October 10, 2009. The public was welcome to tour the facilities, and children enjoyed exploring all the engines available at the station. Donuts, coffee, and a hot breakfast were all offered courtesy of the fire department. An antique engine even offered a ride around the village. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Gifts to Give649 viewsOn January 16, local high school students collected donations for Gifts to Give, a student-powered community organization that services families in need. Gifts To Give encourages Southcoast students to volunteer for their community. Students help organize collection drives or can work a "shift" at the New Bedford processing warehouse. For more information visit GiftstoGive.org. Photos by Felix Perez.
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American Girl649 viewsThe Marion Art Center presents Imagine!, a musical review of fictional American Girl characters in historical settings. The show opens June 4 at 7:00 pm and runs on June 5 at 7:00 pm and on Sunday, June 6 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the Marion Art Center, 508-748-1266. From left to right: Nina Bourgeois, Abby Rego, Maeve McEnore, Mae Harrington, Alyssa Maitoza, Meighread Dandeneau, Isabella Seney, Ariana Norman, Morgan Middleton, and Phoebe Mock. Photo by Leah Latham.
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Tropical Storm Earl649 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department was well prepared for anything Hurricane Earl might offer. The firefighters were in good spirits while they waited for Earl to arrive early Friday evening. Fortunately, the tropical storm didn't give them much to do as it passed by the area uneventfully in the early morning hours. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Road Race649 viewsAnd they're off! The 41st annual Mattapoisett Road Race took place on July 4, 2011 under gray skies. Race-goers got a special treat when NBC's The Voice contender, and Mattapoisett resident, Devon Barley started the event with the National Anthem. For video coverage of Devon's performance, visit YouTube.com and search "WandererComm". Photos by Felix Perez.
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YSI Acquisition649 viewsOn October 25, 2011, Marion town meeting members voted to accept a donation of land and buildings from YSI, Incorporated, located at 13 Atlantis Drive, for general municipal uses. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Prize Winners649 viewsRochester resident Mark Sollauer (left), author of "The Knights of Old Rochester", was the winner of the 2011 Wanderer Halloween story contest. Also, Marion resident Emma Wyman (right, with mom, Diane) won our Halloween cover contest. Both visited us at the Wanderer office to pick up their grand prize - an iPod Touch! Thanks to all who entered. Photos by Anne Kakley.
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Scout Raffle649 viewsMembers of the Marion Cub and Boy Scout Troop 32 conducted a raffle on December 10, 2011 to raise funds for 2012 activities. Left to right: Lucas Morrell, Dylan Villa, Hunter Gonsalves, Chris Savino and Peyton Villa pal around at the raffle. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Marion Pack 32 Cub Scouts Fundraiser649 viewsThe Marion Pack 32 Cub Scouts, with the sponsorship of the Marion Recreation Department, held a Tabor Skate fundraiser on Sunday, January 11 in the Travis Roy Rink at Johnson Arena at Tabor Academy. Skaters sipped coffee and hot chocolate and enjoyed an afternoon of frozen fun while supporting the Scouts of Marion. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum649 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after school group had a great time working with natural materials to create structures, candleholders, jewelry boxes, cairns, and a communal landscape complete with bridge, benches, and trees. As usual, the kids exhibited outstanding cooperation, creativity, and imagination. The museum thanks the following for helping the students with their creations: David Dodge, Faye Parker, Katie Resendiz, Kylie Snider, Alex Giannans and Evan Costa. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum649 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Blake Dinius, entomologist with the Plymouth County Extension Service, for sharing his knowledge of our backyard bugs. Did you know that the cecropia moth is Massachusetts’ largest insect? And that it has a wingspan of up to 6 inches? Blake also brought in a live praying mantis and many specimens of moths and winged insects under glass to take a close up look at with magnifiers. The museum also wishes to thank all the volunteers who helped with the program
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