There will be a Memorial Service celebrating the life of Cynthia Babbitt Bryden at 11am on April 29, 2017 at the Congregational Church in Marion. A reception will follow the service. Mrs. Bryden passed away at Sippican Long Term on November 5, 2016. Read more »
A Poetic Confluence
The public is invited to a free lecture by Peter Bergman, Director of the Berkshire Historical Society at Herman Melville’s farm Arrowhead in Pittsfield, MA. Bergman, Director of Communications & Community Relations will speak about the poetry of two uniquely American poets/authors at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, April 23, from 2:00 – […] Read more »
Equipment Fun Day for Kids
Marion Recreation will once again offer Kids Equipment Fun Day on Saturday, May 6 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Washburn Park in Marion. Attendees will be able to take pictures, climb on, and sit in various trucks, tractors, and equipment. Fire trucks, ambulances, police cruisers, bulldozers, boats and more will all be on […] Read more »
Tabor Students ‘Unplug’
In the classrooms and hallways of Tabor Academy on Monday, amid the usual chaos of students moving back and forth from class, there was one thing noticeably missing – cellphones. For one school day, Tabor students had the opportunity to give up their phones and disconnect in Tabor’s first “Unplug Day.” While not all technological […] Read more »
Art of Egyptian Belly Dance
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce its upcoming workshop, The Art of Egyptian Belly Dance, an introductory class to be held on Saturday, April 29 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, with instructor Ellie Higgins. Known formally as Raqs Sharqi, this ancient art form for women is fun, exciting and suitable for all body […] Read more »
Capital Planning Prioritizes Requests
As the clock ticks down to the Annual Town Meeting, municipal departments including local schools, natural resources, water and sewer, and police and fire are busy tweaking FY18 budgets. To that end, the town’s Capital Planning Committee has met with department heads who presented their lists of needs for the upcoming fiscal year. On March […] Read more »
Brazilian and Latin Musical Bouquet
Delightful Brazilian and Latin musical gems performed by one of Brazil’s great pianists, Maria José Carrasqueira, and Berklee professor, flutist Wendy Rolfe, will be presented in concert at the First Congregational Church of Marion on Saturday, April 22 at 4:00 pm. Their program will include waltzes by Ernesto Nazareth, favorites by Tom Jobim and Heitor […] Read more »
Drama Performance an Instant Hit
The ORRHS Drama Club’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was like a party on stage every night that spread an infectious good mood throughout the packed auditorium. Filled with vibrant colors, catchy music, and an enthusiastic cast and crew, the show enraptured many members of the Tri-Town community. In fact, it was […] Read more »
Coalition Presents Revised Site Plan
The continued public hearing for the proposal by the Buzzards Bay Coalition for the field operations barn slated for the corner of Route 6 and Spring Street was the central discussion at the Marion Planning Board meeting on April 3. Susan Nilson of CLE Engineering addressed the concerns and questions posed by the Planning Board […] Read more »
What NOT to Say to an Autism Parent
(and the uncensored responses parents wish they could say) By Jean Perry People really do mean well when they say to me, “You’re so … fill in the blank (amazing, strong, patient, loving)” about me as a mother. True, as a mother of a child with autism and a host of other minor conditions, there […] Read more »