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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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Marion Natural History Museum312 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum recently held a workshop on the many apps available to help people identify birds in the field. Justin Barrett, Nasketucket Bird Club president and museum board member, went over how best to use apps from Audubon, Cornell, Sibley and many others. We also learned how to record a bird or birds and have each one identified by call simultaneously. The museum wishes to thank Justin for his interesting presentation, and we look forward to our next walk
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Yard Sale312 viewsA wide variety of indoor and outdoor goods were purchased during the yard sale held Saturday at the Cushing Community Center in Marion. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Village Christmas Stroll312 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 Shared Use Path 312 viewsAt one time an open field, this wooded area behind the Benson Brook Landfill in Marion was home to a tower. Its cable anchors are still in place, along with pieces of a very rusty automobile frame. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum312 viewsOn February 28, the Marion Natural History Museum's after school group enjoyed hearing about the efforts being made to protect the endangered Diamondback terrapin. Debra Ewing showed photos of the "Terrapin Garden" she helped to create in her neighborhood in Marion. The students had many interesting questions about this species, which were answered by Debra and two volunteers from New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA). The students then broke into groups, exploring the artifacts they had brought in
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Laramie312 viewsLaramie is proud to give his mom Mother’s Day flowers in Marion. Photo by Carol Rhoads
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Touch-A-Truck312 viewsSaturday’s Touch-A-Truck event sponsored by the Marion Fire Department at Silvershell Beach. Photos by Jared Melanson
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4th of July Parade312 viewsThe Town of Marion held its Independence Day parade on July 4 along Spring Street in front of the Town House. Photos by Jared Melanson and Shawn Sweet
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Children's Chorus311 viewsGracey Weedall auditions for the SouthCoast Children's Chorus on September 25, 2011. The SouthCoast Children’s Chorus auditions were held at St. Gabriel’s Church in Marion. The Children’s Chorus makes appearances with the Sippican Choral Society and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra for holiday concerts. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Running with Hannah311 viewsHannah Strom ran from Island Wharf down Front Street to Silvershell Beach on Sunday morning, surrounded by her brother and friends. The accomplishment is a major step in the Marion native’s long road back from severe injuries sustained last January in a horrific crash while traveling in Florida with the Holy Cross rowing team. At the end of her run, her father surprised her with a puppy. The Tabor Academy graduate plans to go back to the Worcester-based college and rejoin the rowing program. Photos by Mick
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Pre-dawn Fire311 viewsA pre-dawn fire on February 18 engulfed a detached garage at 62 Water Street in Marion. The lone injury was a minor one for which a responding firefighter was later treated at Tobey Hospital and released. The fire also resulted in the total loss of a pickup truck parked outside. Photo courtesy of Marion Fire Department
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