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Marion Natural History Museum434 viewsOn Friday night, the Marion Natural History Museum hosted Dr. Michael Moore of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute for his presentation, “North Atlantic Right Whales,” an inside story on the plight of the population of right whales. He spoke about whale entanglement and described the damage conventional lobster fishing equipment does to a whale's anatomy. He also gave us some hope for the future, as more recently developed technologies are adopted to prevent entanglements from stationary lobster gear sus
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Create & Connectivity434 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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Marion Natural History Museum434 viewsOver the past two Wednesdays, the MNHM afterschool group visited Bird Island courtesy of Isaac and Peter of the Marion Harbormaster's office. We observed many terns arriving to this crucial nesting spot, as well as oystercatchers, gulls, and a pair of Canadian geese. We inspected nesting boxes prepared by the state Fish & Wildlife department and the habitat restoration improvements to the island. We also toured the 200-year-old lighthouse.
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Memorial Day in Marion434 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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Sippican Lands Trust 434 viewsJim Bride, Sippican Lands Trust executive director, and contractor W.S. Bradford welcomed the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for an 1,800-foot universally accessible wheelchair boardwalk on June 29 at the SLT’s Osprey Marsh property on Point Road in Marion. SLT board members, contributors, and a few community members were in attendance. They hope to have the 1,800 ft. all accessible/wheelchair boardwalk completed in six months. This boardwalk will be the first of its kind in the Southcoast region.
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National Night Out434 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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Marion Art Center434 viewsThe Marion Art Center is pleased to present a new exhibition featuring paintings by Anne Holtermann and photographs by Nancy Rich. An artists’ reception will be held on Friday, October 4, 6-8pm. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 2pm, with extended hours on Thursdays, 10am to 6pm. The exhibition runs October 4 through November 16. Photo courtesy Marion Art Center
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Marion Veterans Day434 viewsFollowing the town’s Veterans Day observance, the Marion Council on Aging hosted a lunch for veterans at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center. Photos courtesy Robert Pina
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Historic Fire433 viewsTom Dexter uses a ladder to enter his 1690. Since the house is parked on temporary stilts, a ladder is the currently only way to enter the house.
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Coastal Explorations433 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wrapped up its July session of Coastal Explorations, but there are still a few opening left in the August session for grades entering 3 and 4. If you would like to register your child for the August session, please go to www.marionmuseum.org and submit the registration form with payment. Photo by Elizabeth Leidhold.
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World Flutes Ensemble433 viewsMembers of the World Flutes Ensemble will participate in the National Flute Association’s cabaret in Las Vegas, Nevada next week. Locals enjoyed hearing the music they will play at the convention on Sunday in Marion. Members include Amy Conti, Bhrigu Sahni, Ana Barreiro, Shota Ishikawa, Max McKellar, Wendy Rolfe & Kazuyo Kuriya.
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Marion Holiday Stroll433 views(from right) Addie Crete, Topper Crete, Olivia Medeiros, and Ruby Medeiros spread some Christmas cheer by passing out free elf hats to everybody at the Marion Holiday Stroll on Sunday, December 9. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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