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Marion 5K502 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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Ice Carving502 viewsSculptor Tim Wade delighted onlookers as he carved a train from ice on December 11, 2010 at the Bicentennial Park in Marion. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Chowder Championship502 viewsPhyllis Washburn, one of the organizers of the "Chowder Championship" at the Congregational Community Center in Marion on March 26, 2011, makes final preparations of the nine chowder entries before the 56 participants cast their votes. Photo courtesy of Warren Briggs.
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Masonic Anniversary502 viewsThe Marion Pythagorean Lodge celebrated the 150th anniversary of their organization on July 16, 2011, with a huge bash at the Music Hall in Marion. Lodge Master Tom Dexter was among the speakers at the celebrated event, which included a live performance from the New Bedford Sea Chantey Chorus. Photos by Jen Farias.
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Marion Holiday Stroll 502 viewsMarion student Ava Strand sits and chats with Santa at the Marion Holiday Stroll on December 11, 2011. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Stone Walls of New England502 viewsDr. Robert Thorson spoke to a full house at the Marion Natural History Museum Friday night. Dr. Thorson spoke about the practical, as well as emotional, reasons why New Englanders love their stone walls. Just looking at a stone wall in its natural landscape can provide an insight into the history of Earth's formation. Stone walls are aesthetically beautiful, give us hints about our past, and provide important habitat functions for both plants and animals.
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Marion 4th of July parade 502 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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Soapbox Derby502 viewsNovember 2 was the day of Marion Cub Scout Pack 32’s Annual Soapbox Derby, only this time the pack was joined by Mattapoisett and Rochester Cub Scouts and members of the Saint Gabriel’s Church youth group. Photos by Sandra Frechette
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Pizza with Santa502 viewsThe Marion Police Brotherhood held its annual Pizza with Santa at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center on Sunday, December 8. ‘Chief’ Santa and Mrs. Claus entertained the little ones before enjoying a pizza lunch. The Police Department’s “Fill a Cruiser” toy drive was in full gear as well, with several guests bringing toy donations to benefit children in foster care. Photos by Jean Perry
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Antiques Annual501 viewsThe Sippican Historical Society hosted their 17th Annual Marion Antiques Show this past weekend at Tabor Academys Fish Athletic Center. The event is the groups 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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Block Party!501 viewsIt was a little earlier than usual, but the annual Marion Block Party on August 28, 2010 went off without a hitch. Children enjoyed cotton candy, a bounce house and face-painting, while the grown-ups enjoyed conversation and good weather. It was an appropriate send-off to summer, before Old Rochester schools started back up on September 1. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Rocks and Fossils501 viewsLocal students learned about rocks and fossils with the Marion Natural History Museum's after-school program last week under the guidance of Jim Pierson. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold.
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