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Sippican Historical Society Speaker 94 viewsDr. Naomi Slipp was the latest Sippican Historical Society Speaker at the Music Hall on March 18. The Crock Curator at the New Bedford Whaling Museum lectured on the current exhibit, "Lighting the Way: South Coast Women's Lives, Labors, Loves." Photo courtesy Alanna Nelson.
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Marion Natural History Museum93 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius for his presentation, "To Bee or not to Bee." Blake explained that although wasps are not well-received, all of our bees are wasps. However, not all wasps are bees. Bees are a subgroup of wasps and can be seen as a "vegetarian" wasp and get their protein from pollen. Bees are also much hairier than wasps. Blake jokes that bees are "hippie" wasps. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Village 5k Road Race93 viewsKim Bolick, 29, of Watertown finished first overall in 18:14 to win the Marion Village 5k Road Race that was held on June 25. Will Vrattos, 17, of Marion finished in 18:53 to edge 16-year-old Samuel Shrestha (19:00) of Dartmouth for third place overall and second among male finishers. Nic Huaco, 15, of Marion also finished in the top 10 overall, taking eighth spot in 19:43. Photos courtesy of Robert Pina
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Marion Veteran's Day93 viewsMarion resident and Technical Sergeant of the Massachusetts National Guard Mandy Givens was the keynote speaker at the town's Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 at Old Landing. Select Board Chairman Randy Parker and outgoing Town Administrator Jay McGrail also shared remarks, and music was played by the Sippican Elementary School Band. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Police93 viewsNew area resident and former Bridgewater Police Captain Carl McDermott III, left with Marion Chief of Police Richard Nighelli, was appointed Monday by the Select Board as a special police officer effective February 12 for a one-year probationary period. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Passover to Passion Seder Supper93 viewsOver 65 people participated in the Passover to Passion Seder supper on March 31 at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Marion. It was a great night of learning and eating. There were lots of amazing foods and fellowship. Photo courtesy Tanya Ambrosi
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Bird Island93 viewsMany thanks to Marion Harbormaster Isaac Perry and the whole harbormaster crew for giving us the experience of a lifetime exploring the nesting habitats of the Common and Roseate Terns when they're in our area. Bird Island has had an extensive amount of work done to promote successful nesting habitat for these species, and it looks like it has paid off. The students had a blast, carefully walking around birds’ eggs and nests on their way to the Bird Island Lighthouse for a quick tour to the top to learn a
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Marion Natural History Museum93 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum community group had a beautiful time walking through Grassi Bog looking for dragonflies and damselflies on May 22. We found Painted Skimmers, Fragile Forktails and Green Darners as well as several Blue Azure butterflies. Many thanks go to Blake Dinius, entomologist with the Plymouth County Extension Service, for sharing his expertise to make this day extra special for us. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery93 viewsA rousing, opening-night crowd greeted actors Scott Fishman, Matt Lynds, Allie Goodman, Kate Martin and Elizabeth Rapoza in “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” which plays two more weekends at the Marion Art Center’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 pm and Sunday shows at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $20 for MAC members and $23 for the general public. Photos by Mick Colageo
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2024 Marion Christmas Stroll 93 viewsThe 2024 Marion Christmas Stroll took place on December 8. Pictured are Carolers outside The Sippican Historical Society (top), Mr. and Mrs. Clause riding their carriage on Front Street (left), and Santa arriving by tugboat (bottom). Photos by Sam Bishop and Mick Colageo.
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Marion Garden Group 93 viewsMarion Garden Group sale was a success. Many thanks to all who supported it. Courtesy photo.
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MAC Winter Members Show93 viewsOne hundred works of art are waiting to delight you at the Marion Art Center aka “The Mac.” It is the Winter Members show open now through February 14. The two-story gallery walls are covered with works done in oil, water color, fine art photography, acrylics, gouache, pastels, wood blocks, as well as stained glass and wooden sculptures. A warm winter feast for the eye. Photos by Marilou Newell
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