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Living History 419 viewsIt looked like July 8, 1776 at Silvershell Beach in Marion this past Saturday. Folks from the Fairhaven Village Militia and Wareham Militia Group in conjunction with Marion Recreation and the Marion Cultural Council took spectators back in time to Colonial Massachusetts during a weekend-long encampment at the beach. Participants in olde-tyme apparel demonstrated what life was like in the 1770s during the Revolutionary War through demonstrations of drilling, cooking, and flintlock musket use. Photos by Jean
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Super-Dupering in the Street 419 viewsMain Street in Marion was the scene for the annual First Congregational Church Super Duper Fun Fair on July 29. The fair, which is always an anticipated and memorable community event, brought scores of people out in spite of threatening weather. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Turkey Trot 5K 419 viewsSunday was the morning of the annual Turkey Trot 5K in the center of Marion. Yes, it was rainy and windy, but the 80 turkeys (we mean participants) that showed up anyway still enjoyed the scenic village trot. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Pizza with Santa419 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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Caroling419 viewsOn December 17, members of St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Marion went caroling. After warming up with hot cider and cookies, we walked along Joanne Drive, stopping to sing Christmas carols for many of the residents. We were greeted with smiles when people opened their front doors to hear us sing. Photos courtesy of Tanya Ambrosi
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Historic Fire418 viewsAccording to the Marion assessors database, the house was built in 1690. Other records indicate that the house suffered a fire in the early 1700s, and was rebuilt in 1750. The extent of the rebuild is unknown. Like many 17th century homes, this house originally had a center chimney that will be completely removed with the move.
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Pastels Exhibition418 views Dozens of art admirers turned out for the opening of the 2012 All Pastels Exhibition at the Marion Art Center on April 27, 2012. The show features over 50 works by local and regional pastel artists and runs until June 5, 2012. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Band Blast 418 viewsThe Sippican School held its annual Band Blast concert on Thursday, June 14, 2012, on the front lawn of the school. The day featured music from all the bands at the Sippican School, as well as activities like a mechanical bull ride, dunk tank, lawn games, and a bounce house. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Ceiling Collapse 418 viewsThe second-floor ceiling of the Marion Natural History Museum collapsed on Monday, July 23, 2012. Nobody was injured when the 50’ X 50’ ceiling caved in and a cause has yet to be determined. Photo courtesy Town of Marion
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MNHM Summer Program418 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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Marion Turkey Trot 5K Road Race418 viewsThe 2012 Marion Turkey Trot 5K Road Race was held on Novembet 18th to benifit the Marion Recreation Department. Photos by Felix Perez
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Billy Joel Tribute 418 views“Falling of the Rain,” may not be the biggest hit of Billy Joel produced but the Billy Joel Tribute at Silvershell beach on Saturday had no shortage of falling rain. Dozens of die hard supporters showed up despite the rain to help support the Marion Police Brotherhood and to hear the “Eric Robert: Billy Joel Tribute.” It must be true, “you can’t stop the falling of the rain!” or stop the fans. Photos by Felix Perez.
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