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Marion Natural History Museum243 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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Marion’s Memorial Day Remembrances243 viewsYoung and old participated in Marion’s Memorial Day Remembrances held at the Music Hall and Old Landing. Old Rochester junior Emerson Roy of Fairhaven sang “God Bless America,” ORR eighth-grader Sophie Zhou of Marion read The Gettysburg Address, and joining the march were the Sippican School Marching Band and Portuguese American Band, and the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Marion, who led the Pledge of Allegiance. Tabor Academy sophomore Gia Boyd of Marion read “In Flanders Fields,” and Air Force
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Planting Geraniums for Memorial Day243 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of planting Geraniums for Memorial Day taken on Saturday
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Deer in Marion243 viewsRobert Pina shared this photo of deer taken in his backyard on Point Road in Marion
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Marion Veterans242 viewsMarion veterans participated in the Council on Aging's "Vet Together" luncheon on Monday at the Cushing Community Center where they met retired Naval officer Chris Gerrior, the Tri-Town’s new veterans services officer. Pictured at the table enjoying lunch with Gerrior are, from left: Rocky Lopes, U.S. Army; A.J. Porche, U.S. Navy; Demi Barros, U.S. Navy; and Gabe Ditata, U.S. Army. Photos by Mick Colageo
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New Friends242 viewsNew friends during the storm in Marion. Photo by Lynn Lake
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Marion Museum of Natural History242 viewsThe Marion Museum of Natural History celebrated its 150th anniversary with a Friday night discussion on the 700-pound meteorite Coahuila, led by Mark Munkacsy. Later in the evening, Ted and Elizabeth Brainard visited Coahuila with Executive Director Liz Leidhold, while Treasurer Mike Cronin set up a telescope on the sidewalk out front of the Elizabeth Taber Library where attendees took turns viewing Jupiter and its moons. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion’s Christmas Stroll 242 viewsThe Town of Marion’s annual Christmas Stroll held on December 11 featured rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus on horse-drawn carriages, live entertainment from the Sippican Elementary School musicians, Christmas songs performed by Tabor Academy students, children’s activities and many refreshments offered along the sidewalks by village merchants. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum242 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum braved the snowy weather Wednesday and attending members were rewarded with 18 different shoreline bird sightings. The sightings included a large “raft” of sleepy Greater Scaup, Canada Geese, American Black Duck, Surf Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Horned Grebe, Ring-billed Gull, Herring Gull, Common Loon, American Crow, American Robin, House Finch, Song Sparrow and Northern Cardinal. Thank you to Justin Bar
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Sippican Land Trust242 viewsAdults and children enjoyed Sunday’s Tidal Pool Exploration at Brainard Marsh with the Sippican Lands Trust. Photos courtesy of Alan Harris
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Fiber Art 242 viewsFiber Art is a form of art that resembles craft but goes further. The exhibit is now on display at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 in Marion through mid-May. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Elizabeth Taber Library242 viewsThe Elizabeth Taber Library held end-of-summer activities for children on August 23. Photos by Mick Colageo
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