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Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library and Community Veg Marion69 viewsDespite a second straight year of wet weather, the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library and Community Veg Marion held their second annual Marion Secret Vegetable Garden Tour on Monday. The event took registrants to five destinations to view and appreciate the growing and arranging of seasonal plants yielding nourishment. Funds raised by the event support the library. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Veterans Day 69 viewsThe Town of Marion held Veterans Day ceremonies at Old Landing, where Marion resident and retired Navy Captain William J. Hollman gave the keynote address. Presiding was the Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post 2425 Color Guard. The community also heard from Old Rochester Regional High School freshman James Devoll, who read the Governor's Proclamation, along with Town Administrator Geoff Gorman, Select Board Chairman Norm Hills, Reverend Eric W. Osterday, and the Sippican Elementary School band
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34th Holiday House Tour69 viewsPriscilla Bradley, President (right) put the finishing touches on holiday decorations at the clubhouse, aka "The Tavern," 152 Front Street, Marion. Along with participating homeowners, our front door will be open welcoming visitors to our 34th Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. During "The Stroll" on Sunday, December 8th, 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, stop by "The Tavern" for Wassail. For tour ticket & raffle info, see website sippicanwomansclub.org. Photo by Stefanie Knauss.
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Wildlife Cam69 viewsRobert Pina captured this deer on a wildlife camera in his yard in Marion.
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Clean Up69 viewsAfter a rainy Saturday, the Scouts from Pack 32 and Troop 32 of Marion along with countless volunteers from the community spent the morning on Sunday, April 27 cleaning up multiple areas around town. With the generous support of the Washburn Park Trust, the scouts, their families and countless volunteers started their spring-cleaning donating numerous items to a local charity (Gifts to Give). The day of service ended with a mountain of debris and trash for the Marion DPW to collect. Everything from car part
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Massachusetts Fire Academy 68 viewsThe Massachusetts Fire Academy conducted a 48-hour class on Saturday involving Fire personnel from the region at Magnolia Cranberry located on Sherman Briggs’ bog accessible off Front Street. The class focused on operating the engine (pumper) in both rural areas and areas with fire hydrants. Seven students enrolled from Marion Fire Department were enrolled. According to Marion Fire Chief Brian Jackvony, the class was originally scheduled for completion in 2020 but was postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Marion Christmas Stroll68 viewsMaryann Brier shared this photo from the Marion Christmas Stroll.
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Marion Natural History Museum 68 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Paul Gregory for sharing his collection of shells and fossils with students who wish to start their own. Along with perusing guidebooks to identify an item, we learned the importance of the history of the artifact, where and when it was collected and by whom. Natural history museums are wonderful resources for students, artists and scientists.
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Marion Natural History Museum68 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum would like to thank David Orwig, forest ecologist with the Harvard Forest, for his wonderful presentation about Old Growth Forests on April 7. Orwig discussed some the tree species to look for and explained that the size of the tree does not matter when looking for truly old trees. He showed us how to determine the age of a tree, why the same species of tree might have different bark depending on age and why some of the oldest trees can be relatively small in size. A Vimeo
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Sippican Land Trust68 viewsAdults and children enjoyed Sunday’s Tidal Pool Exploration at Brainard Marsh with the Sippican Lands Trust. Photos courtesy of Alan Harris
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Marion Council on Aging68 viewsUnder the guidance of artist Mary Ross, the Marion Council on Aging has featured art exhibitions from local seasoned artists for the past few years. Currently on exhibit are mixed-media pieces that demonstrate not only the immense talent this artist possesses but a wide range of techniques and themes. Pictured is Gorilla by Jane Eagan.
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Marion Garden Group68 viewsThe Marion Garden Group shared photos of its June 23 tour from Converse Point, the Meditation and Secret gardens and Moon Gate. En Plein Air artist Barbara Edlund Healty captured the beauty on canvas, while MGG member Sylvia Strand directed guests and members Nancy Kiehl, Pam Parziale and Suzy Taylor were also on the scene. Vans from Tabor Academy helped transport visitors. Photos courtesy MGG
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