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Marion Fire Department 266 viewsSunday was a solemn day for the Tri-Town and its first responders as many gathered to honor Thomas Nye, 72, a 45-year veteran of the Marion Fire Department who died February 27 in the line of duty. Over 100 firefighters, police officers, and EMS personnel from the Tri-Town and beyond marched together down Route 6 in Mattapoisett on March 3 to pay their respects to their fallen comrade who suffered a cardiac arrest at home after assisting in a fire call the night before. Photos by Jean Perry
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Sippican Lands Trust Easter Egg Hunt266 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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Dickinson vs. Whitman266 viewsIn one corner, the enigmatic Emily Dickinson; in the other, the emphatic Walt Whitman. An audience watched the two throw poems like punches during the MAC’s May 3 event, “Dickinson vs. Whitman, the Poetry Knockout!” Stephen Collins was back in the Tri-Town as Walt Whitman, facing off against the Tri-Town’s own Annemarie Fredericks in poetic fisticuffs.
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Annual Super Duper Fun Fair266 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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Taber Library Book Sale265 viewsBenjamin Susman of Laurel, Md. thumbs through a book on the Vanderbilt family. Susman, whose grandfather lives on Front Street in Marion, had never before attended the Taber Library used book sale. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Annual Season of Remembrance Memorial Tree265 viewsElizabeth Smith (left) and Gail Nicholson (right), both of Mattapoisett, volunteer their time at the Annual Season of Remembrance Memorial Tree for the Community Nurse Hospice. Mall patrons may donate a gift in the name of a loved one to be placed on the tree in support of the Hospice program. Photo courtesy Tim Smith
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Marion Natural History Museum265 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group enjoyed learning the history of the Bird Island lighthouse and viewing the return of the birds to the island. We spotted roseate terns, common terns, oyster catchers, some unhappy Canadian geese, and a nesting mallard duck. We also learned about the recent restoration efforts made by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to improve drainage and provide adequate nesting habitat for the returning birds. We wish to thank Isaac and Pete of the Marion Har
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Marion Holiday Stroll265 viewsThe Marion village streets were filled with holiday revelers on Sunday, December 9, for the annual Marion Holiday Stroll. Santa’s boat docked at the Marion Wharf where the faces of hundreds of children lit up at his arrival. Santa boarded a horse-drawn carriage and paraded through the streets, passing businesses offering free goodies and dodging the whereabouts of that old Grinch who didn’t seem to mind Christmas coming at all this year. Photos by Jean Perry
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Create & Connectivity265 viewsAs part of Art Week, the Marion Art Center joined the Council on Aging on Saturday morning, May 4, for a seniors and children’s “Create & Connectivity” event at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center. Participants of all ages used colorful paper cuts and glue to decoupage small wooden trays. Photos by Jean Perry
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Memorial Day in Marion265 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 265 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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Summer Program264 viewsMarion Natural History Museum summer program participants Alyson, Danya, Mackenzie and Kate designed a watershed at a July class on the beach. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold.
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