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Soapbox Derby289 viewsMarion and Rochester Cub Scouts came together on November 6 for a soapbox derby on Holmes Street in Marion. The longtime fundraising event was not held in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic but made a roaring return on Saturday, as children raced their homemade go-carts and collected donations for the Murphy and Others, Living Interdependently for Future Endeavors, Inc. (M.O. L.I.F.E.) non-profit food pantry in Fairhaven. Photos by Mick Colageo and Reade Whinnem
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Independence Day Parade289 viewsDespite a little bit of rain and a lot of mist, many lined Marion’s streets for the annual Independence Day parade. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Art Center289 viewsWorks of art from sculpture to oil painting, from collages to textiles are now on view at the Marion Art Center's annual members show. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Soapbox Derby289 viewsMarion Cub Scouts Pack 32 hosted its annual Soapbox Derby on Sunday morning on Holmes Street, where children competed in races in homemade racecars. Finishing first was James Whipple of Marion Pack 32, and in second place was Mason Rivera of Rochester Pack 30. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Sippican Woman's Club289 viewsWelcome to “A Winter Wonderland at Handy's Tavern.” Sippican Woman's Club member Lorraine Charest is busy putting on finishing touches at the clubhouse aka "The Tavern," 152 Front Street, where ticket holders for the club's 33 Holiday House Tour embark on Saturday, December 9, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Tavern will also be open during the Christmas Stroll on Sunday, December 10. Photo by Kathy Tibbetts
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Marion Village Christmas Stroll289 viewsDespite eventual rain, the Marion Village Christmas Stroll was enjoyed by many on Sunday afternoon. The event included musical entertainment by Tri-County musicians, Grades 4 and 5 bands from Sippican Elementary School, Sippican Historical Society carolers and Tabor Academy students, horse-drawn carriage rides, street entertainment, seasonal refreshments courtesy of area merchants, goodie bags from VASE, and crafts for kids. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Social Club289 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of the Marion Social Club Chicken Bake held on Sunday.
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Brownie Girl Scout Troop 288 viewsBrownie Girl Scout Troop 67047 hiked the Sippican Land Trust Osprey walk in Marion on Sunday. Ms. Jerline used her Nature Anatomy book to help the girls identify plants. Ms. Liz and Ms. Alda helped the girls carry a tune as they learned three new songs for their Girl Scout Way badge. Ms. Tia helped remind them to maintain their 6 feet of distance with her yardstick and keep their masks on— they did so well! We welcomed a new girl from Acushnet.
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Marion Art Center288 viewsThe Marion Art Center exhibit open now through November 7 features to local giants in the world of vital arts, watercolorist Mike Mazer, and sculptor Erik Durant.
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Elizabeth Taber Statue288 viewsA murky morning gave way to a sun-drenched celebration of Elizabeth Taber as the bronze statue of “Marion’s Fairy Godmother” was officially unveiled on October 17 in Bicentennial Park. Representatives from the Celebrate Elizabeth Taber Committee, Town of Marion officials, and sculptor Erik Durant addressed a large gathering of citizens who collected stickers and enjoyed music by the Academy Brass Quartet along with cupcakes. See story by Marilou Newell. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Natural History Museum288 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group had a wonderful time learning about “Amazing Arthropods” with entomologist Blake Dinius of Plymouth County Extension Service. Members of the group were able to handle a couple of beautiful Io moths, which as caterpillars feed on maple leaves. The adult moths emerge with no mouths and only live in this stage for one to two weeks. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion 4th of July Parade288 viewsMarion Town Administrator Jay McGrail and Select Board members Norm Hills, John Waterman, and Randy Parker walked the Independence Day parade route on Monday morning along with veterans, marching bands, Boy and Girl Scout troops, youth baseball teams, decorated floats, fire engines, and a convoy of antique cars. Beginning at the Town House, the parade route went up Spring Street, then east on Route 6 before going right onto Front Street all the way down to Main Street and back up to Spring. Photos by Ryan F
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