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Marion 5K427 viewsApproximately 448 runners participated in the 14th Annual Marion Village 5K on June 26, 2010. The community race raised approximately $6,000 for the Marion Recreational Committee that maintains playground equipment, baseball fields and otherwise enhances the recreational opportunities in Marion. 22-year old Brendan Medeiros of Fall River finished in first place with a time of 16:47. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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Marion Social Club427 viewsThe Marion Social Club bonded over a classic New England meal during its recent Clamboil fundraiser on Sunday, January 16, 2011. Members enjoyed great food and camaraderie. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Marion Turtles427 viewsBaby turtles may be small, but they are intrepid. Turtles on the whole will always try to make their way back to their birthplace thanks to their strong nesting instincts. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Marion Boy Scouts427 viewsThe Marion Boy Scouts Troop 32 at Camp Yawgoog for the weekend of March 2-3, 2013. Left to right is Jackson St. Don, Paul St. Don – Scoutmaster , Graham Poirier, Jack Nakashian and Alex Reichert (taking the picture is Robert Reichert – Assistant Scoutmaster). Camp Yawgoog is 1800 acres of woodland located in Rockville, Rhode Island and operated by the Narragansett Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Submersibles427 viewsSteering, propulsion and buoyancy were the topics at-hand during the Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group’s latest program, “Submersibles” with engineer Mark Whalen. The students had a chance to conduct a variety of experiments and create their own mini-submersibles to take home. Many thanks go to Mark Whalen, engineer with Sippican/Lockheed Martin for all his hard work pulling this program together for us. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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5th Annual 5K Turkey Trot427 viewsThere were 31 registered runners for this year’s 5th Annual 5K Turkey Trot for Marion Recreation on Sunday, November 22. The course takes runners from Tabor Academy down Front Street through the village and back again to Tabor. Adam Sylvia of Rochester took first place for men, and Julie Craig of Mattapoisett took first place for women. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Pizza with Santa427 viewsThe Marion Police Brotherhood held its annual “Pizza with Santa” on Sunday, December 6, keeping up the tradition of collecting toy donations for its “Stuff a Cruiser” toy drive to benefit those served by the Justice Resource Institute. Marion Police say this was the biggest year yet for toy donations. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Bee Talk427 viewsLocal cranberry grower and beekeeper Paul Rinta demonstrated honey extraction during a presentation on the plight of bees in North America given by his wife and business partner Linda Rinta, a local bee expert and educator. The event was a partnership between the Sippican Land Trust and Marion Garden Group and took place on September 30. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Fire Department Open House427 viewsThe Marion Fire Department held its annual Fire Station Open House on Monday, November 6, hauling out the red carpet to guests with free face painting, pizza, cookies, and of course, don’t forget the red plastic fire helmets! Photos by Jean Perry
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Pizza with Santa427 viewsIt’s never Christmas in Marion until you’ve sat on Santa’s lap followed by a slice of pizza. Sunday was the annual Pizza with Santa, hosted by the Marion Police Brotherhood. Guests brought donated toys for families in need and enjoyed a hot slice of pizza with the man of the hour. Photos by Jean Perry
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Washburn Park427 viewsTire ruts and mounds of mud dug up by the tires of ATVS currently mar the grounds at Washburn Park in Marion. The Charles R. Washburn Trust has ordered signage and will install surveillance cameras in hopes of preventing future damage to the park grounds. ATV use at the park is strictly prohibited. Photos by Jean Perry
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Tabor Academy Polar Plunge427 viewsTabor Academy hosted its second annual Polar Plunge on Sunday, January 21 at Silvershell Beach to raise money for the school’s Special Olympics Young Athletes Program. Students from ‘fundraising rival’ Sandwich High also showed up, with scores of students and staff making a dash in and quickly out of the chilly waters. The plunge raised about $8,000. Photos by Deina Zartman
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