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Turtle Care372 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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Marion Art Center Halloween Parade 372 viewsIt looked as though nearly a thousand people came out for the Marion Art Center Halloween Parade on Monday, October 31. The event gets bigger and better every year, it seems, judging by the number of people and the degree of creativity when it comes to the costumes. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion FF Spaghetti Dinner372 viewsThe Marion Fire Fighter’s Association held its annual spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 14 at the Marion Social Club. The community fundraiser helps to purchase equipment not otherwise covered in the annual budget. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Open Skate at Tabor372 viewsTabor Academy, in conjunction with Marion Recreation, held an Open Skate session on Sunday, January 15 at its ice rink. Open Skate Sundays will continue weekly until March 5. Hours are 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Photos by Felix Perez
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Marion Natural History Museum372 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Caroline Grainger for her donation of several beautifully carved birds created by her father, James Babbit. The museum lost many of its specimens during our ceiling collapse and these incredibly detailed pieces are greatly appreciated. The museum is hoping to create a new display of nature-inspired artwork from local artists and these specimens are a great start. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Back By Popular Demand 372 viewsAnd the rockets’ red glare, fireworks bursting in air over Sippican Harbor during the Marion fireworks, which resumed this year after a surge in fundraising efforts to bring the tradition back to Silvershell Beach. Photo by Jean Perry
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Marion Town Party372 viewsThis year’s Marion Town Party on Saturday, August 26, was a smashing success with more donations, more people in attendance, and more fun activities for the young people – of which there were also more, as many commented during the event. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Marion Halloween Parade 2017372 viewsHalloween in the Marion village is one event that shouldn’t be missed! Hundreds upon hundreds of little ghosts, ghouls, and goblins took to the streets to show off their costumes and follow it up with some treats (no tricks) and refreshments at the Marion Music Hall, sponsored by those very kind witches at the Marion Art Center. The Sippican School students led the parade under the direction of Hannah Moore. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Marion Halloween Parade 2017372 viewsHalloween in the Marion village is one event that shouldn’t be missed! Hundreds upon hundreds of little ghosts, ghouls, and goblins took to the streets to show off their costumes and follow it up with some treats (no tricks) and refreshments at the Marion Music Hall, sponsored by those very kind witches at the Marion Art Center. The Sippican School students led the parade under the direction of Hannah Moore. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Pizza with Santa372 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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Cleaning Marion372 viewsTabor students and Cub Scouts worked together to clean Washburn Park and nearly filled a GiftsToGive truck with donated items, while the Boy Scouts spent the day cleaning up County Road. Photos courtesy Marion Scout Pack/Troop 32
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Memorial Day372 viewsMarion Boy Scouts, town employees, and volunteers spend Saturday morning planting flowers on veteran’s graves at Evergreen Cemetery, one of the ways Marion honors its veterans every year come Memorial Day. Photos by Robert Pina
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