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Touch-A-Truck514 viewsSaturday, May 13, was the rescheduled rain date for the Marion Recreation Department’s annual Touch-A-Truck event at Washburn Park. The weather wasn’t ideal, but it stayed dry long enough for kids to get in some climbing and crawling time with the big machines. Photos by Felix Perez
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Marion Natural History Museum514 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Blake Dinius, entomologist with the Plymouth County Extension Service, for sharing his knowledge of our backyard bugs. Did you know that the cecropia moth is Massachusetts’ largest insect? And that it has a wingspan of up to 6 inches? Blake also brought in a live praying mantis and many specimens of moths and winged insects under glass to take a close up look at with magnifiers. The museum also wishes to thank all the volunteers who helped with the program
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Marion Natural History Museum514 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group enjoyed learning the history of the Bird Island lighthouse and viewing the return of the birds to the island. We spotted roseate terns, common terns, oyster catchers, some unhappy Canadian geese, and a nesting mallard duck. We also learned about the recent restoration efforts made by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to improve drainage and provide adequate nesting habitat for the returning birds. We wish to thank Isaac and Pete of the Marion Har
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Marion Town Party514 viewsChalk up another successful Marion Town Party as several hundred party-goers found good food and fun on the grounds of the Town House on 8/25. Children of all ages enjoyed inflatable games, climbing the rock wall, or jumping around to music. The annual party has its roots deep in the community and may have started as early at 1900. This year’s event featured live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, and lots of good food.
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Sippican Lands Trust Easter Egg Hunt514 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust hosted another Easter egg hunt at its Peirson Woods property off Point Road on Sunday, April 14. It was a successful hunt for the dozen or so kids who found every single one of the 600 eggs hidden along the trail. Photos by Jean Perry
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Sippican Lands Trust Easter Egg Hunt514 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust hosted another Easter egg hunt at its Peirson Woods property off Point Road on Sunday, April 14. It was a successful hunt for the dozen or so kids who found every single one of the 600 eggs hidden along the trail. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion 4th of July parade 514 viewsThis year’s Marion July 4th parade was bigger and better than ever, with more spectators, more floats, and, yes, more candy! Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Holiday Stroll 514 viewsHere Comes Santa Claus! – Santa made his big entrance to the Marion Holiday Stroll on Sunday, December 8, from across Sippican Harbor on his ‘water sleigh’ to the crowd that awaited him at the Town Wharf. The holiday stroll is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and capture a bit of that Christmas magic. Photo by Jean Perry
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Kneel for Nine514 viewsA peaceful crowd gathered on the lawn of the Marion Music Hall on June 2 to kneel in solidarity for nine minutes calling for justice for the death of George Floyd and accountability for police brutality. Marion Police Chief John Garcia dressed in his police uniform was among the roughly 200 kneeling on the grass that afternoon. Photos by Jean Perry
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Antiques Annual513 viewsThe Sippican Historical Society hosted their 17th Annual Marion Antiques Show this past weekend at Tabor Academy’s Fish Athletic Center. The event is the group’s main fundraiser each year, kicking off with a with a gala preview party on Friday, August 14. Antique dealers from throughout New England and the Eastern United States were on hand. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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FD Open House513 viewsThe Marion Fire Department held an Open House on October 10, 2009. The public was welcome to tour the facilities, and children enjoyed exploring all the engines available at the station. Donuts, coffee, and a hot breakfast were all offered courtesy of the fire department. An antique engine even offered a ride around the village. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Soapbox Derby513 viewsUnder the direction of Will Poirier, the Marion Pack 32 held their annual Soapbox Derby on Sunday, November 13 on Holmes Street. All the dens built their own cars this year. Photo by Felix Perez.
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