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Pizza with Santa456 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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Turtle456 viewsSome of the residents of Jenney Lane at The Cove in Marion have found a new passion in rescuing diamond-backed terrapin eggs and safely releasing the hatchlings into the wild. A private neighborhood group, along with “Turtle Guy” Don Lewis and wife Sue Weiber Nourse, created a terrapin habitat restoration project knows as the turtle garden at The Cove. The project has seen success this year with an increase in new terrapin nests over last year. Photos by Jean Perry
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Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post 2425456 viewsMembers of the Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post 2425 were present on Wednesday, December 7, for the signing over of the 465 Mill Street VFW building, marking the official transfer of the building to the Town. Selectmen thanked the gentlemen for their years of service within the town before Post Commander Demi Barros and Rodney Hunt signed the deed. Photo by Jean Perry
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Pinewood Derby456 viewsThe Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 took part in its 2017 Pinewood Derby on Saturday, February 11. More than a dozen scouts took part in at least five races, with the fastest finishers pitted against each other down the stretch. The three prize winners were: Jack Goodwin, 1st place, age 8; Gavin Bellanger, 2nd place, age 8; Tyler Young, 3rd place, age 11. Photos courtesy of Jay Pateakos
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Soapbox Derby456 viewsMembers of Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 participated in a soapbox derby this Saturday, November 18 on Holmes Street in Marion. Photos by Sarah French Storer
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Welcome to Marion456 viewsMarion Garden Group member Elizabeth Hatch presents the town’s new sign on September 20 to a large gathering of residents at the Captain Hadley House property at the corner of Front Street and Route 6. The new sign was funded by the Town and is part of the garden group’s Marion beautification project. Photo by Jean Perry
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Touch-A-Truck 456 viewsMarion Recreation held its 8th annual Touch-A-Truck event at Washburn Park on May 11. The turnout exceeded past Kids Equipment Fun Day events in Marion, especially last year’s, which was repeatedly postponed and then canceled altogether. The weather was sublime this year, drawing hundreds to the park for some fun and free food courtesy of the Recreation Department. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum456 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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Sippican Lands Trust 456 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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Classic Car Show455 viewsMarion held its first ever Classic Car Show at Silvershell Beach on July 16. The event was a new way to bring recreation and memories to Marion, according to Recreation Director Jody Dickerson, who coordinated the event. Photos by Anne Smith.
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Sippican House Tour455 viewsThe Sippican Women's Club hosted their 25th Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 10, 2011. The theme this year – "A Tropical Christmas" – brought a splash of color to the annual event, along with sand, Tiki bars, and flamingo motifs. Even though it was a chilly December day, attendees enjoyed the warmth of the tropics on the tour. Next year, Handy's Tavern will be decorated to look like 1812. Photo by Laura Fedak Pedulli.
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MNHM Summer Program455 viewsHaving had many laughs and enjoying spectacular weather the July session of the Marion Natural History Museum's summer program ended last Friday. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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