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Rochester Country Fair602 viewsFair goers crowded the Rochester Fairgrounds this past weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the Rochester Country Fair. Whether it was the antique tractor pull, the pie eating contest, the dairy goat show, or the fiddle contest, there was something for everyone. Photos by Sarah Storer
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Pizza with Santa601 viewsThe Marion Police Brotherhood held its annual “Pizza with Santa” on Sunday, December 6, keeping up the tradition of collecting toy donations for its “Stuff a Cruiser” toy drive to benefit those served by the Justice Resource Institute. Marion Police say this was the biggest year yet for toy donations. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Ice Sculpture at the Marion Art Center601 viewsIn front of the Marion Art Center, Tim Wade carved out an ice sculpture of a train on December 13, an unseasonably warm December day. The MAC reported several phone calls concerning the heat and whether the event would be canceled. Wade made his icy creation despite the warmth, as he has done for 10 years. Photos by Jean Perry
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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike601 viewsThe production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” will run August 11-13 and 18-20 at 7:30 pm at the Marion Art Center theater, starring Barbie Burr, Cynthia Latham, David Horne, Adam Roderick, Sam Roderick, Susan Sullivan and Suzie Kokkins. Tickets are $18 for the public, $15 for members. For reservations, call the MAC at 508-748-1266 or email marionartcenter@verizon.net. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Turtle601 viewsSome of the residents of Jenney Lane at The Cove in Marion have found a new passion in rescuing diamond-backed terrapin eggs and safely releasing the hatchlings into the wild. A private neighborhood group, along with “Turtle Guy” Don Lewis and wife Sue Weiber Nourse, created a terrapin habitat restoration project knows as the turtle garden at The Cove. The project has seen success this year with an increase in new terrapin nests over last year. Photos by Jean Perry
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Annual Turkey Trot 5K 601 viewsThe Annual Turkey Trot 5K wound its way through Marion Village on Sunday, November 17, with 182 trotters (and some ‘turkeys’ as well) braving a chilling wind that morning to make it to the finish line. Organized by the Marion Recreation Department, the event every year draws quite a flock of runners to the start and finish line at Tabor Academy, raising funds for Marion Rec programs and events. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum601 viewsOn Wednesday, December 21, the Marion Natural History Museum's after school group enjoyed some refreshments and holiday crafting with natural and recycled materials. The group made many lovely ornaments and gifts. Many thanks to Maggie Payne, Marc Sylvia, Sarah Porter, David Pierce, Evan Costa, and Wendy Copps for their help with this event. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Liedhold
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Bee Talk601 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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Taber Library 601 viewsSelectman Steve Gonsalves, Peggy Repass, Library Director Libby O'Neill, and Selectman Norm Hills celebrate the groundbreaking of the Taber Library entrance restoration project on September 30, with funds donated by Repass. Photo by Sarah French Storer
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Turkey Trot 5K 601 viewsSunday was the morning of the annual Turkey Trot 5K in the center of Marion. Yes, it was rainy and windy, but the 80 turkeys (we mean participants) that showed up anyway still enjoyed the scenic village trot. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Marion Natural History Museum601 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Kitty Degroot for sharing her expertise as a beekeeper with our group. The students learned that 10 bees weigh the same as one M&M, and how bees communicate by dancing. We explored beekeeping equipment and which hive box holds the queen and which holds the honey. The museum also wishes to thank the volunteers who assisted with the program. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Pizza with Santa601 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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