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Marion Natural History Museum598 viewsDuring Wednesday's “Soil Critters” afterschool program, students had the opportunity to learn about what makes up a healthy soil and how varying numbers of insects populate different types of soil. The soil from the compost pile had the highest number of animals, with 17 pill bugs, 26 worms, two beetles, 34 springtails, two millipedes and one nematode. Maggie Payne of the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service shared her expertise with the after-school group. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Cushing Wins597 viewsThe fourth attempt at running for Marion's highest office finally paid off for Stephen M. Cushing, who handily defeated former Selectman Joseph P. Zora Sr. to fill the three-year seat on the board vacated by Andrew Jeffrey. Here Mr. Cushing breathes a sigh of relief after learning the results at the polls and would soon thereafter be sworn into office by Town Clerk Ray Pickles. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Marion 5K597 viewsMaria Abel Dieguez of Bristol, RI was the top female finisher in the Marion Village 5K Road Race, placing fifth overall with a final time of 18:09. (Photo courtesy of Chris Adams).
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Holiday Shop596 viewsThe Annual Holiday Shop is now open at the Marion Art Center. Thirty-six artists and artisans offer a variety of jewelry, ceramics, clothing, cards, glass, ornaments, photography, paintings, puppets, ribbons, birds, scrimshaw, furniture and fiber. Everything is handmade and unique. The shop will be open Tuesday to Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, and Saturdays, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm through December 21. Admission is free. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Sippican Skyrockets596 viewsThe Town of Marion once again hosted a spectacular fireworks display shot off over Sippican Harbor on Thursday night, July 3. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Do-Si-Do in Marion596 viewsOn Sunday, September 14, the first of what is hoped to be an annual series of Marion Square Dances was held inside the Marion Community Center. Although initially slated to take place in the parking lot adjacent to the Marion General Store, the weekends rainy weather forced the event indoors. Caller Jim Schell of Lakeville had veteran square dancers and novices alike promenading, allemanding, bowing to their partners and do-si-doing with ease. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Marion Fire Open House596 viewsThe Marion Fire Department had a busy weekend hosting an Open House event at their station on Saturday, October 11 in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week. (Photo by Robert Chiarito.)
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CoastSweep 2008595 viewsCoastSweep 2008 was kicked off on Saturday, September 20 from Silvershell Beach in Marion. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Barn Building594 viewsNeighbors and friends of Dan and Kellie Crete have been working together the last few months to raise an old-fashioned, handmade barn on the couples property at 69 Holmes Street in Marion. Dan Crete and his family sought to add this one-of-a-kind addition to their home to be used as a gathering place for his friends and family using no nails, handmade pegs, a lot of manpower and a little bit of Yankee ingenuity. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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What's the Buzz?594 viewsThe Second Annual Lizzie Ts Spelling Bee to benefit Marions Elizabeth Taber Library was held on Thursday, March 6 at the Marion Music Hall. Eleven teams of three members each competed in three rounds for the title of "Best Spellers." (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Strike Up the Band594 viewsA member of the Sippican School Band prepares to drum up some support during the annual Village Stroll held on Sunday, December 14. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Marion Veterans Day 2007593 viewsVeterans Day Ceremonies held on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Veterans Memorial Park (Old Landing) in Marion, MA. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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