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Butterfly Release193 viewsDebbie Thompson of Marion raised monarch butterflies from caterpillar to chrysalis with her preschool students and finally released them on September 26. This is the second year Thompson raised butterflies, tagged them, and released them into the wild with her students. “For the kids it’s such a magical thing,” said Thompson. The bright blue sky made a spectacular backdrop for the butterflies’ bright wings as they flew away. Photos by Jean Perry
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Sippican Choral Society193 viewsMembers of the Sippican Choral Society rehearsing for their 49th annual Christmas Concerts on December 5th at Grace Episcopal Church in New Bedford and on December 7th at Wickenden Chapel, Tabor Academy, in Marion.
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Little Island193 viewsChristmas lights glimmer on the water in the middle of Sippican Harbor for the first time. Jay Wurts, owner of Little Island, and his partner Catherine Lacause decorated the trees on the small half-acre island for Christmas, using a solar cell battery to power 1,000 LED lights. Photo submitted by Catherine Lacause
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Marion Village Stroll193 viewsThere were hundreds strolling the streets during the 2014 Marion Holiday Stroll on December 14. Celebrity sightings included Santa Claus on his carriage, the Grinch, the Nutcracker, and Sparky the Fire Dog. The Showstoppers and The Sippican School Marching Band lit up the afternoon until the tree lighting ceremony lit up the night, the finale of that starry-skied evening. Photos by Felix Perez and Jean Perry
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Marion Firefighter’s Association193 viewsThe Marion Firefighter’s Association held its annual spaghetti supper fundraiser on Saturday, January 31 at the Marion VFW. The money raised goes towards purchasing gear, supplies, and equipment outside the regular Fire Department budget. Hungry guests came for the spaghetti and stayed for the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Firefighter’s Association193 viewsThe Marion Firefighter’s Association held its annual spaghetti supper fundraiser on Saturday, January 31 at the Marion VFW. The money raised goes towards purchasing gear, supplies, and equipment outside the regular Fire Department budget. Hungry guests came for the spaghetti and stayed for the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum193 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after school group created “journey sticks” during our spring walk Wednesday. Each item collected represents a reminder from our journey. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Sippican School Science Fair193 viewsSippican School students presented their answers to the probing questions of life such as what’s in your snack foods and which helmet protects your melon the best during the April 6 annual Sippican School Science Fair. Photos by Jean Perry
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Annual Marion SpringFest193 viewsMay 9 was the day of the Annual Marion SpringFest sponsored by the Sippican Lands Trust and the Tree and Parks Committee! There was a performance by the Toe Jam Puppet Band, a Birds of Prey demonstration, face painting, and a rock-climbing wall. All over Marion on Saturday you could see signs on the spring season, including the Recreation Department’s annual event, “Touch a Truck.” Photos by Colin Veitch
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Sippican Lands Trust193 viewsThe viewing platform at Peirson Woods on Point Road, Marion is complete and the property is now reopened. The Sippican Lands Trust wants to thank the Town because the platform would not have been possible without funding from the Community Preservation Act Fund. This platform is more stable, bigger and overall safer for visitors to our property.
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Marion 4th of July Parade193 viewsThe annual Marion 4th of July Parade was a spectacle of red, white, and blue Saturday morning as it made its way down Front Street through the village of Marion. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Concert Band193 viewsThe Marion Concert Band performed its first of several concerts of the season at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand at Island Wharf. This performance featured selections for “the young people of all ages,” as Conductor Tobias Monte described it. The band will perform Fridays at 7:00 pm throughout July and August. Photo by Jean Perry
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