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Soapbox Derby256 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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Marion Veteran's Day256 viewsJames R. Holmes, the J.C. Wylie Chair of Maritime Strategy at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, spoke to Marion citizens gathered at Old Landing for Veterans Day observances on November 11. Also speaking were Select Board Chair Norm Hills, Town Administrator Jay McGrail, and the Reverend Eric E. Fialho, rector of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church. Supporting with their participation were Marion Cub Scouts and the Sippican Elementary School Band under the direction of Hannah Moore.
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Marion Veteran's Day256 viewsVeterans Day in Marion by Erin Bednarczyk.
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Boats256 viewsMany of boats of varying shapes and sizes were hauled out of Mattapoisett Harbor last weekend, including center-console models with outboard motors and sailboats. This Mattapoisett-based, J/80 sailboat came out of the water to reveal tiny shrimp crawling on its rudder. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Art Center256 viewsLaser wood-cutting techniques used by artist Makerjake, aka Jacob Ginga, combine contemporary themes with those of his native heritage. Together with Narragansett tribal member Max Brown-Garcia, who has supplied Native American regalia pieces, and Vincent Mancini's creations from cut feathers, these sacred works are part of the Marion Art Center’s indigenous art exhibit, “Exploring Native American Culture: Art, Craft and Inspiration,” through March 25. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum256 viewsGeologist and social worker James Pierson of Mattapoisett gave a hands-on presentation about minerals and fossils to youngsters on March 16 at the Marion Natural History Museum under the direction of Liz Leidhold. The afterschool program is one of several being offered by the museum, an institution now celebrating its 150th anniversary. To learn more about programs for the young and young at heart visit marionmuseum.org. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion 4th of July Parade256 viewsMarion held its Independence Day Parade on Monday morning. Photos by Shawn Sweet
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Marion Veteran's Day256 viewsThe Town of Marion Veterans Day Ceremony was followed by a luncheon at the Cushing Community Center. Photos by Robert Pina
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Coastline Elderly Services256 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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First Congregational Church’s Summer Fair256 viewsMain Street was closed to through traffic on Saturday morning for the First Congregational Church’s summer fair. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Town Party256 viewsThe weather held off as area families converged on Silvershell Beach on August 26 for the Marion Town Party. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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4th of July Parade256 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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