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Thor’s Hammer501 views‘Thor’s Hammer’, a new exhibit at the Marion Art Center open through March 28, features wood sculptor John Magnon’s Marvel Comics-themed art that delivers social commentary. Three paintings by emerging artists Sarah Swible and Andre Olivier add to the excitement of the show. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Hannah Strom Homecoming 501 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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Antiques Annual500 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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Historic Fire500 viewsLittle pieces of burned Oriental rug were scattered like confetti in front of the house after the December 4 fire.
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Cleaning Up Marion500 viewsOn May 14, 2011 250 members of the Marion community came together for a town-wide cleanup sponsored by the Marion Tree and Parks Committee, the DPW, the Marion Natural History Museum, the Sippican Lands Trust, Sippican Historical Society, Lockheed Martin and the Marion Garden Group. Photos courtesy of Tinker Saltonstall.
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Light Up The Sky 500 viewsThe Marion Art Center's production of Moss Hart's Light Up The Sky opens on Friday, November 4 and runs on Saturday, November 5, Sunday, November 6, Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12. Showtimes are all 8:00 pm except on Sunday, November 6, which is 4:00 pm. Reservations can be made by calling 508-748-1266. The Marion Art Center is located at 80 Pleasant Street, in Marion. Photo by Leah Latham.
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Blast Off!500 viewsBuilding Rockets at the Marion Natural History Museum’s after-school education program on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Photo by Eric Trippoli
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Charles Pickles Cruise500 viewsAlmost 100 people turned out for the Charles Pickles memorial benefit cruise on Saturday, June 23, 2012, the proceeds of which go to fund kids' sailing programs in Marion and New Bedford. Photo by Eric Tripoli
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Gingerbread House Gala500 viewsBuzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity held a Gingerbread House Gala and Silent Auction fund raising event on Thursday, December 5. There was choir music, pianist Al Russo, handcrafted gingerbread houses and a silent. Photos by Felix Perez
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Klondike Derby500 viewsThe Klondike derby is a one-day competitive event at Camp Cachalot located in Myles Standish State Park, Carver, Massachusetts. The Klondike derby uses sledges and Klondike Gold Rush themes to compete in a multiple “Town” course, pitting each team’s skills and teamwork against the clock. The purposes of the derby are: first a grand outdoor winter adventure full of fun and surprises, and another way for Scout’s to test their basic camping and survival skills. This event is for Scouts only.
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Marion Natural History Museum500 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after school group had a wonderful time exploring what works (and what doesn't) when constructing a wooden sailboat. The students constructed their own boat, either a single hull or catamaran, and added a sail and keel. After decorating their vessels, students raced the boats down two long rain gutters filled with water. Many thanks to engineer Mark Whalen for yet another terrific program! Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum500 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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