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Marion Natural History Museum384 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's after school group wishes to thank Rochester Herring Warden Dave Watling for sharing his knowledge of this important species. We covered the development of this anadromous species, its diet, and where it stands in the food chain. The students learned about herring eggs and how neutral buoyancy plays an important role in their development.
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Marion Natural History Museum384 viewsHarbormaster's office for the opportunity to visit the newly refurbished Bird Island. We had the opportunity to see terns, geese, ducks, cormorants, and oystercatchers, as well as a trip to the top of the lighthouse. We viewed the changes that have been made to the island to make it more hospitable to the arriving tern population, which will be looking for a nesting habitat. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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No Rain On This Parade 384 viewsThe Marion 4th of July parade on Tuesday went on as planned, winding through the village streets and receiving the usual fanfare. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Art Center Fundraiser384 viewsSet against the backdrop of beautiful Converse Point, July 14th’s Cocktails by the Sea was a very successful event for the Marion Art Center. Beyond ticket sale revenues for more than 200 attendees, MAC raised more than $11,000 for two of its fundraising projects: the Giving Gallery and the Seating Campaign. Photos courtesy Kimberly Teves
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Marion Veterans Day Ceremony384 viewsMarion held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 at Sippican School, featuring Navy Lieutenant Heather Hutchison as the main speaker. Photos by Sarah French Storer
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Small Works on the Wall384 viewsCome see the collections of local artists with smaller-scale artwork (and smaller-scale price tags) during the Marion Art Center’s holiday show, “Small Works on the Wall.” Photo by Jean Perry
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Marion Holiday Stroll384 views It was all about Santa on December 10 for the annual Marion Holiday Stroll, although at first the Grinch stole the show (but not Christmas) until Santa made his big arrival at Town Wharf to the chanting of his name, stealing back from the Grinch his rightful place as the center of attention. Photos by Jean Perry
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Sippican Historical Society384 viewsSippican Historical Society president Frank McNamee showed off the recently acquired and very impressive Claflin scrimshaw collection to the public on Thursday, June 21. Photos by Caleb Jagoda
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Annual Tree Sale383 viewsA Decorating Committee from the Sippican Womans Club produced over 50 festive trees for the Tree Spree, which started in Handys Tavern. The tavern was decked out with themed trees, including a Barbie tree, a Hannukah tree, a Mallard duck tree, and even a tree decorated with recycled items like bottles and plastic bags. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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4th of July Parade383 viewsThe Marion Benjamin Cushing VFW Post 2425 organized another spectacular Fourth of July parade for Marion Village this year on July 5, 2010. Floats, antique cars, fire engines and lots of farm equipment made their way through the streets of Marion to celebrate the nations birthday in style. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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Halloween Parade383 viewsThrongs of costumed children hit the streets in Marion for the towns annual Halloween parade on October 31, 2010. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Marion Natural History Museum383 viewsArianna Bessey and the rest of the Marion Natural History Museum’s after school group used microscopes to investigate some of the amphibians collected for the program. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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