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Coastline Elderly Services228 viewsRandy Parker and Toby Burr, pictured with Gabe Ditata, are among area select board members who have given visible support to Coastline Elderly Services and the meals the organization serves to older adults every weekday in recognition of Older Americans Month this May. Photo courtesy of Coastline
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Arts in the Park228 viewsThe Marion Art Center held its annual Arts in the Park event on Saturday at Bicentennial Park. The jury-vetted assemblage of artisans surrounded the Elizabeth Taber statue and welcomed shoppers for their goods, while attendees also enjoyed goodies from a nearby food truck and live entertainment from the doorsteps of the MAC. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Pink Donuts 228 viewsPink donuts have become a symbol of mental-health awareness and suicide prevention in Marion. On Monday, the town took part in “Pink Donuts for Alec Day” honoring the memory of Alec White by enjoying his favorite donut, pink frosted. Residents are encouraged to celebrate Alec’s memory and raise awareness by posting a social-media photo with a pink donut and the hashtag #pinkdonutsforalec. Photos courtesy Town of Marion
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Memorial Day228 viewsGirl Scouts, Brownies, and Cub Scouts assisted with planting flowers at veterans’ gravesites for Memorial Day. Photo by Robert Pina
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Art in Bloom228 viewsThe Marion Art Center's Art in Bloom event was a visual feast with members’ floral creations being paired with paintings by Mary Moquin and Robert Abele, resulting in a 3D interpretation of selected pieces. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Harbormaster228 viewsConstruction continues on the new Maritime Center in the northeast corner of Island Wharf. Meantime, Marion’s Harbormaster Department will continue working out of the old building, albeit in a new location just down the wharf. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Town of Marion
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Marion Natural History Museum228 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum community group enjoyed a presentation on Horseshoe Crabs last week. The museum wishes to thank Derek Perry, Invertebrate Fisheries biologist from Massachusetts Department of Marine Fisheries, for sharing his expertise with us. Although there are many hurdles to overcome for these amazing animals, there is reason for hope, given some of the fieldwork results provided by the many volunteers who monitor our beaches. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact
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Chicken Bake228 viewsThe Marion Council on Aging held a Chicken Bake on August 18. Photo by Robert Pina
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Marion Capital Improvements Planning Committee228 viewsThe Marion Capital Improvements Planning Committee conducted a Monday afternoon site visit to the town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, where they discussed short and long-range goals with plant manager Nathaniel Munafo and Department of Public Works Director Becky Tilden. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Social Club228 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of the Marion Social Club Chicken Bake held on Sunday.
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Marion Natural History Museum228 viewsAfter learning how to build a snake hibernaculum, a beaver lodge, and a bear den, the group tried their hand at creating miniatures for museum display. The beaver lodge was tested to see if it held water back and still kept the lodge dry inside. It was a huge success! Feel free to come in to view any of these creations during the museum’s open hours. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold.
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Clean Up228 viewsAfter a rainy Saturday, the Scouts from Pack 32 and Troop 32 of Marion along with countless volunteers from the community spent the morning on Sunday, April 27 cleaning up multiple areas around town. With the generous support of the Washburn Park Trust, the scouts, their families and countless volunteers started their spring-cleaning donating numerous items to a local charity (Gifts to Give). The day of service ended with a mountain of debris and trash for the Marion DPW to collect. Everything from car part
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