After a one-hour visit to my house, by the time you leave, you’ll have lost your mind. I’m talking insane. Bananas. Cray cray. That said, this year Autism Awareness Month caught me off guard a little. I knew it was coming, but I had been so preoccupied these past months, up to my ears in […] Read more »
To the Editor: Thoughts on: Costs and Effect. I thought when I retired as an artist and educator I would be able to ignore all the voices spouting insincere and pretentious talk surrounding the importance of the arts in education who then would inevitably support the weakening or dismantling of art programs in our schools. […] Read more »
The Marion Institute’s nonprofit work takes us around the globe, and we have acquired a vast collection of books in our library covering a variety of interesting subjects, including spirituality, health & healing, sustainable living, indigenous knowledge, and many more. As we continue our work and branch into new ventures, we would love to share […] Read more »
Vernal pools are a vital breeding habitat for resident amphibians and invertebrates such as wood frogs, spotted and blue-spotted salamanders, and fairy shrimp. The MLT is once again offering an introduction to vernal pools and instruction as to how to certify them through a field trip on a Land Trust property. On Saturday, April 16 […] Read more »
Gerard F. Cusick Jr. of Rochester passed away on Thursday, March 31st 2016 surrounded by his family. He was married to the love of his life, Susan Cusick for 43 years. He had two daughters, Meagan Bennett of Rochester and Rebecca Cusick of Acushnet. He taught them to cook, drive and tried on many occasions […] Read more »
Chris Bryant’s application for a half-acre oyster farm located near Silvershell Beach and Stewart’s Island will move forward for state approval after the Marion Board of Selectmen gave the proposed aquaculture farm the nod on April 5. Selectmen only voted to allow the application to advance in the state permitting process; they will still need […] Read more »
The first annual Bill Sylvia 5K Road Race to Benefit Catholic Media will be held on Saturday, May 14 beginning at 10:00 am from St. Anthony’s Chapel, 35 Gault Road in West Wareham, MA. The 3.4-mile course will loop around the surrounding area of West Wareham and return back to St. Anthony’s Chapel. A lunch […] Read more »
Thanks to local musician Scott Bissonnette, a free Intro to Guitar Workshop is being offered on Saturday, April 9 from 1:30 – 2:00 pm for children ages 9-12. Registration is required. Limit three students per half hour session. Bring your own guitar. Register on the Plumb Library’s Event Calendar. April School Vacation Programs: – Tuesday, […] Read more »
Marion Recreation Department Director Jody Dickerson is liking the department’s new ride that just arrived last week – a 2015 all-electric Nissan Leaf the town acquired through a state grant that funds a three-year lease and powering stations to charge the vehicle. Dickerson said the car arrived the night of March 29, and two charging […] Read more »
A Man For All Seasons will be shown on Friday, April 8 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall. Paul Scofield plays Sir Thomas More, the prime minister under King Henry VIII, played by Robert Shaw. Henry VIII is planning on taking on a new wife, while Sir Thomas More offers resistance because he […] Read more »