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Marion Natural History Museum313 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum had a Rocket construction workshop on Wednesday May 28th. Due to the strong winds, lift off has been postponed to June 4th at 4:30 behind the Town Hall. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion 4th of July Parade313 viewsThe cool, post-Hurricane Arthur breeze was a welcomed factor in Marion’s July 5th 4th of July Parade, postposed because of the heavy rains the day before. Hundreds turned out to line the streets in Marion Center and along the parade route that looped around the center of Town. Photos by Jean Perry
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Arts in the Park313 viewsArts in the Park goers enjoyed a picture perfect day in Marion Center. Local artists exhibited their work at Bicentennial Park on Saturday, sponsored by The Marion Art Center. Photos by Jean Perry
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Harbor Days 2014313 viewsDid you come out for Harbor Days 2014? Every year, Harbor Days lures the people of the Southcoast to Mattapoisett by the thousands to enjoy the fun, food, and festivities unique to this local tradition. The weekend festival took place from July 18th through the 20th at Shipyard Park, the heart of Mattapoisett village. Photo by Felix Perez
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MAC Summer Members Art Show313 viewsThe Summer Members Art Show at the Marion Art Center kicked off on July 19 at its opening reception honoring the member artists of the organization. The exhibition runs until August 16. Photo by Jean Perry
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Sidewalk Chalk313 viewsJaeda Lopes, 11; Mia Hemphill, 10; Nicholas Huaco, 7; Tapper Crete, 7; Shelby McKim, 9; and Addie Crete, 5, were adding color to the sidewalks near the Town House on August 22 in preparation for the annual Town Party on Saturday. Photo by Jean Perry
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Butterfly Release313 viewsDebbie Thompson of Marion raised monarch butterflies from caterpillar to chrysalis with her preschool students and finally released them on September 26. This is the second year Thompson raised butterflies, tagged them, and released them into the wild with her students. “For the kids it’s such a magical thing,” said Thompson. The bright blue sky made a spectacular backdrop for the butterflies’ bright wings as they flew away. Photos by Jean Perry
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Taber Fall Lapsit Program313 viewsThe Fall Lapsit Program for babies kicked off on October 7 at the Taber Library in Marion. Babies and their caregivers enjoy 20 minutes of stories and 20 minutes of social time. Children’s Librarian Rosemary Gray delighted five happy babies with some peekaboo, short stories such as Where is Baby’ Belly Button, and songs like the Itsy Bitsy Spider. The program starts at 10:30 am Tuesdays until November 25. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Village Stroll313 viewsThere were hundreds strolling the streets during the 2014 Marion Holiday Stroll on December 14. Celebrity sightings included Santa Claus on his carriage, the Grinch, the Nutcracker, and Sparky the Fire Dog. The Showstoppers and The Sippican School Marching Band lit up the afternoon until the tree lighting ceremony lit up the night, the finale of that starry-skied evening. Photos by Felix Perez and Jean Perry
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Bugworks313 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum provided an opportunity on February 27 to get up close and personal with critters from the insect world, including praying mantises and jumbo-sized grasshoppers. Above: Tapper Crete, 7, was the first one brave enough to ask to touch a praying mantis. The event was hosted by Maire Anne Diamond, owner and educator at ‘Bugworks.’ Photos by Felix Perez
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Annual Clean Up313 viewsMay 9 in Marion was also the time for the annual clean up, which had residents meeting at the Marion Music Hall for their assignments and supplies. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion 4th of July Parade313 viewsThe annual Marion 4th of July Parade was a spectacle of red, white, and blue Saturday morning as it made its way down Front Street through the village of Marion. Photos by Colin Veitch
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