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National Night Out338 viewsEEE can’t stop the NNO! (And neither can a little rain and thunder.) Despite an EEE “high risk” alert, the 7th annual Tri-Town National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, was underway in front of ORR attracting locals to enjoy a summer afternoon of interacting with our emergency first responders and exploring the tools of their trade. Photos by Jonathan Comey
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SLT Oyster Fest 338 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust’s Beer and Oyster Fest fundraiser was a hit despite the threat of approaching Hurricane Dorian, which was replaced with blue skies just in time, and holding the event earlier in the day mitigated the guests’ exposure to EEE-carrying mosquitos. The SLT sold 214 tickets and was pleased with the turnout. Photos by Shawn Sweet and Lauren Boucher.
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Marion Natural History Museum338 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum had a great time learning how to identify some of our rare turtles and what to do if we find one. We found out which is our smelliest turtle and which can close up into a "box" so tight you can't even slip a piece of paper between its shell. The students had a chance to get up close with a diamondback terrapin, an Eastern box turtle, and an enormous Plymouth red-bellied cooter. Many thanks to Brian Bastarach of Bristol County Agricultural High School’s Natural Resources Dep
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Hannah Strom Homecoming 338 viewsHundreds of supporters lined the sidewalks along Front Street in Marion village on June 3 to welcome home Hannah Strom. After spending several months in hospitals in Florida and Boston, the Tabor Academy graduate and member of the Holy Cross women's rowing team returned to her Pitcher Street residence to continue her recovery from severe injuries sustained in a January 15 collision with a pickup truck in Vero Beach that took the life of her teammate Grace Rett and injured her coach and several other teammat
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Tri-County Symphonic Band337 viewsPianist Erik James Geil will join Music Director and Principal Conductor Philip Sanborn and the Tri-County Symphonic Band for A Salute to the SouthCoast on Sunday, March 21 at 3:00 pm at the Fireman Performing Arts Center on the campus of Tabor Academy in Marion. Mr. Geil is a Marion native and resident, and is currently a senior at Tabor Academy. Please visit TriCountySymphonicBand.org for more details. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gibson.
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Life of a Dog337 viewsClark Davis And Her Dogs is the theme of the Marion Art Center's Fourth of July float, which will be in the Marion parade on July 5. Cecil Clark Davis (1877-1955), an animal lover, was one of Marion's most famous artist residents and is remembered for her elegant portraits. In the spirit of Cecil and her dogs, the Marion Art Center invites dog owners to participate in their festive float for the "WestMarionster Dog Show." The parade route is about two miles. Please call 508-748-1266 to participate.
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Police Dedication337 viewsThe public was invited to a building dedication and ceremony for the new Marion police station on July 10, 2010. The town appropriated $3.8 million for the new building, which replaces the old police station on Spring Street. Among those in attendance were Police Chief Lincoln Miller, the Marion police department, the Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator Paul Dawson, Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald and members of the Police Station Building Committee. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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Holiday Dressing336 viewsMembers from the Marion Garden Club filled Front Street windowboxes with greens, and decorated miniature trees with walnuts and seashells on December 10, 2009. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Annual Tree Sale336 viewsA Decorating Committee from the Sippican Womans Club produced over 50 festive trees for the Tree Spree, which started in Handys Tavern. The tavern was decked out with themed trees, including a Barbie tree, a Hannukah tree, a Mallard duck tree, and even a tree decorated with recycled items like bottles and plastic bags. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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Historic Fire336 viewsVintage wallpaper depicting Victorian scenes lines an alcove in the upstairs of the house. The wallpaper is badly damaged by soot and will probably have to be removed.
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Sippican Women's Club336 viewsTwo friendly mugs sit on a shelf and over the look the finger foods and friendly conversation at a February 12, 2010 Sippican Womens Club meeting. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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Skating Away336 viewsFebruary vacation was made for ice-skating. Here, children on February 18, 2010 shrug off their school worries and skate at the Tabor ice rink during public hours. There will be one more opportunity for the public to enjoy the rink on February 28 between 12:00 and 3:00 pm (Admission $3 per person). Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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