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Marion Memorial Day312 viewsThe Town of Marion held its Memorial Day Ceremony 2021 on May 31 at Old Landing, officiated by Major Andrew Bonney of the United States Air Force and featuring keynote speaker Dr. Steven L. Pierce of the College of Distance Education at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Garden Group312 viewsThe Marion Garden Group hosted a tour on June 25, beginning in Bicentennial Park and circulating through the town to enjoy the cultivated beauty of the season. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Nolan Fest312 viewsThe first-ever Nolan Fest was held on July 11 at Silvershell Beach in Marion to honor the late Nolan Gibbons, who tragically passed away on August 18, 2020. The festival featured live music and words presented by area and national contributors, along with video tributes and a fire show. Nolan's parents, Warren and Sheila Gibbons, of Marion, hosted the event that included Acapop! Kids members Eliza Pryor and Preston Howell. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Salty 100 Regatta312 viewsSalty 100 regatta, raced August 27-28 from Marion harbor beyond Point Judith, Rhode Island, and back.
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September 11 Ceremony312 viewsThe Town of Marion held a ceremony on September 11 to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, the courage shown by first responders, and the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their nation. Senator Marc R. Pacheco was on hand and joined Marion officials in addressing the gathering. Pictured from left: Town Administrator Jay McGrail, Select Board member John Waterman, Senator Pacheco, Select Board member Randy Parker, Chief of Police Richard Nighell
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Marion Town House312 viewsAutumn has been as beautiful in the Tri-Town as the summer was stormy, hazy, and hot. These views from the roof of the Marion Town House were taken last week. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum312 viewsThanks to state forester Felicia Hubacz, the Marion Natural History Museum offered a program on forestry health last week. We learned a little about some of the pests that are plaguing our local trees, such as the emerald ash borer, the Asian long horned beetle, and the gypsy moth. We also had an opportunity to learn what types of pests are affecting our white pine and red pine populations and why and what the state Department of Conservation and Recreation is doing to combat this issue, including the intro
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Band Blast312 viewsSippican Elementary School hosted Band Blast on June 24, as El Caribe entertained visitors who enjoyed a rocking party full of fun and frolic on the front lawn of the school. The event was capped off in the evening by a series of performances featuring Sippican students, culminating in a collection of the bands. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Art Center 312 viewsOn June 23, the Marion Art Center held its annual Art in Bloom reception. The popular event pairs floral arrangements with paintings in what can to liken to a 3D visual art profusion. This year's art featured the abstract expressions of Pat Warwick, Alyn Carlson and Pat Coomey Thornton. Floral arrangement taking inspiration from 11 of the paintings on exhibit were styled by Wendy Bidstrup, Brett Bidstrup, Veronique Bale, Joan Gardner, Karilon Babbit-Grainger, Connie Dolan, Minnie Plumb, Suzie Kokkins, Chad
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Marion 4th of July Parade312 viewsMarion held its Independence Day Parade on Monday morning. Photos by Shawn Sweet
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Marion Natural History Museum312 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's Coastal Exploration group had a wonderful time last week exploring Marion's shoreline, inland wetlands and woodland areas. We collected examples of plankton, caught fish and frogs in our nets, investigated tide pools and took trips to Bird and Ram Island. The museum would like to thank Hannah Moore and David Wilson and Andrew Miller of the Marion Harbormaster Department for their help in making it such a special week. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum312 viewsOn December 21, the Marion Natural History Museum's after school group had a wonderful time working with crafts from natural and recycled materials during our annual holiday party. Our group had a blast making ornaments (and eating junk food) during the event, and everyone brought home an ornament or two to share with the family.
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