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Marion Memorial Day191 viewsJack LeFavor of Marion prepares a spot at one gravesite while James Whipple of Mattapoisett applies the finishing touches at another, as the two eight-year-old members of Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 help the Marion Department of Public Works plant flowers at all veterans’ graves in the Evergreen Cemetery on Saturday morning. The tradition, explained DPW representative Jody Dickerson, goes back to the Civil War. Evergreen is the largest of Marion’s five cemeteries. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Blessing of the Fleet191 viewsThe Reverend Eric Fialho, rector at Saint Gabriel’s Parish, presided as the Town of Marion held its first-ever Blessing of the Fleet on January 1 in Sippican Harbor. One tradition well established the past half-dozen years was the sunflower in the outer harbor, where several vessels tied up to one another at the stern and aimed their bows outward toward the sea in 360-degree formation. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Independence Day Parade191 viewsDespite a little bit of rain and a lot of mist, many lined Marion’s streets for the annual Independence Day parade. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Fire Department 191 viewsThe Marion Fire Department held an open house on Friday evening. Older children learned how to use fire-extermination equipment, and younger ones enjoyed the bouncy house and a meeting with mascot Sparky. Photos by Mick Colageo
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2024 Marion Christmas Stroll 191 viewsThe 2024 Marion Christmas Stroll took place on December 8. Pictured are Carolers outside The Sippican Historical Society (top), Mr. and Mrs. Clause riding their carriage on Front Street (left), and Santa arriving by tugboat (bottom). Photos by Sam Bishop and Mick Colageo.
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Planting Geraniums for Memorial Day191 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of planting Geraniums for Memorial Day taken on Saturday
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September 11 Ceremony190 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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Touched-A-Truck190 viewsOn Saturday May 21 children crawled into and Touched-A-Truck at Washburn Park in Marion. The event was sponsored by the Marion Recreation Department in partnership with Marion’s Police, Fire and DPW departments. Kids enjoyed freshly popped pop corn and the adjacent playground on a day that beamed with sunlight as bright as the smiles on little faces. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion 4th of July Parade190 viewsMarion held its Independence Day Parade on Monday morning. Photos by Shawn Sweet
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Marion Natural History Museum190 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's July Coastal Exploration group had a fun week exploring some of Marion's natural areas. We examined green frog tadpoles and a frog metamorphosis, were invited to explore Ram Island, visited the donkeys and learned about filter feeders, including some of the largest ones like whales. We explored a salt marsh, cleaned up a rocky beach at Planting Island and removed the plastic waste from the wrack line before it entered or reentered the bay. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leid
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Marion Natural History Museum 190 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum enjoyed a presentation by Stephanie Ellis, executive director of Wild Care, Inc. We heard how various animals get hurt, be it hit by a car, rat-poisoned birds of prey, glue traps, etc., and how Wild Care takes care of many wildlife species in their organization. Stephanie brought in "Garv," the Eastern Box Turtle; he was raised as a pet and does not know how to survive in the woods anymore.
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Marion Natural History Museum190 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum would like to thank Jim Pierson for his presentation on an introduction to Backyard Archaeology for our afterschool group. The students had a chance to take a close look at some of the artifacts he's found in his backyard and were shown how to use a metal detector to help find some of these items.
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