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4th of July Parade382 viewsMarion celebrated the country's birthday in style with their annual Benjamin Cushing VFW Post 2425 Independence Day parade on July 4, 2011. The winner of "Best in Parade" were the Girl Scouts, who won $100 for their parade float. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Rockets!382 viewsThe kids had a great time making and set off their own rockets at the Marion Natural History Museum’s after school program last Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever382 viewsThe Marion Art Center’s production of ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ by Barbara Robinson will open on Friday, December 7. The production is a family comedy in one act about a church Christmas Pageant that threatens to go horribly awry when a family of juvenile delinquents shows up to take part! Photo courtesy Jodi Stevens
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Pinewood Derby382 viewsMarion Pack 32 Cub Scouts had a successful Pinewood Derby on Saturday, February 9. The top 3 finishers (Jack Goodwin #11, Webelos1; Jackson Daniel, #14, Webelos1; and Peter Hurd, #1, Bear) will advance to the regional races. Photos by Richard Van Inwegen
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Sippican Lands Trust Easter Egg Hunt382 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust hosted another Easter egg hunt at its Peirson Woods property off Point Road on Sunday, April 14. It was a successful hunt for the dozen or so kids who found every single one of the 600 eggs hidden along the trail. Photos by Jean Perry
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Spring Fest382 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust held its post town-wide clean up Spring Fest at Washburn Park on April 27, featuring music, inflatable archery, face painting, crafts, and booths to raise awareness of marine life and the effect of plastic on our oceans. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum382 viewsOver the past two Wednesdays, the MNHM afterschool group visited Bird Island courtesy of Isaac and Peter of the Marion Harbormaster's office. We observed many terns arriving to this crucial nesting spot, as well as oystercatchers, gulls, and a pair of Canadian geese. We inspected nesting boxes prepared by the state Fish & Wildlife department and the habitat restoration improvements to the island. We also toured the 200-year-old lighthouse.
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Memorial Day in Marion382 viewsMarion’s Memorial Day observances included guest speaker Professor James Holmes of the US Naval War College. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion 4th of July parade 382 viewsThis year’s Marion July 4th parade was bigger and better than ever, with more spectators, more floats, and, yes, more candy! Photos by Jean Perry
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Annual Super Duper Fun Fair382 viewsDid you make it out to the First Congregational Church’s Annual Super Duper Fun Fair this past Saturday, July 25? Main Street was alive with the colors of summer fun in Marion for the annual event that everyone in town looks forward to. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Veterans Day382 viewsFollowing the town’s Veterans Day observance, the Marion Council on Aging hosted a lunch for veterans at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center. Photos courtesy Robert Pina
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Emmalina Scrooge382 viewsCast members of the Marion Art Center’s holiday production of Emmalina Scrooge hope you will join them for what the MAC believes will soon be your new holiday favorite! Shows are scheduled for December 6-7 at 7:30 pm, December 13-14 at 7:30 pm, and December 15 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $18 for MAC members, $20 for non-members, $12 for age 12 and under. Photos by Andrea Ray
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