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Ludes Estuary616 viewsSam Harris saws a branch during the cleanup of Ludes Estuary by members of the Sippican Land Trust on March 26, 2011. Members of the land trust provide stewardship to 46 properties around Marion. Photo by Chris Martin.
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Marion to Bermuda616 viewsThe LILLA broke the record
for the Marion to Bermuda Yacht Race on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 11:30 am EST. The yacht, skippered and navigated by Mattapoisett residents Simon and Nancy De Pietro respectively, arrived in Bermuda at just under 69 hours. Other mates on the LILLA were: Watch Skipper: Jake Martin, Helmsmen: Ian Martin and D. Randy West, and crewmembers Andy Schwartzopff, Mike Lebov, Bruce Kuryla, Nigel Brennan, Katherine Bieber, Colin Campbell and Brian Knutsen. Photo by Fran Grenon.
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4th Fireworks616 viewsIt was another close call for the Marion fireworks, as the town made an 11th hour push for funding to hold their annual Fourth of July celebration. After a change of date for a reduction in cost, the fireworks took place at Silvershell Beach on July 1. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Taber Library Ribbon Cutting616 viewsTaber Library opened its front doors on Monday for the grand re-opening of the main entrance. The entrance renovation is now complete, and residents, town officials, library staff, and family members of donor Peggy Repass converged for a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the occasion. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pizza with Santa616 viewsThe Marion Police Brotherhood held its annual Pizza with Santa at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center on Sunday, December 8. ‘Chief’ Santa and Mrs. Claus entertained the little ones before enjoying a pizza lunch. The Police Department’s “Fill a Cruiser” toy drive was in full gear as well, with several guests bringing toy donations to benefit children in foster care. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum616 viewsOne hull or two? On March 11, the Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group explored the physics behind sailboat design. Mark Whalen, engineer with Massachusetts Maritime Academy, introduced several alternative design ideas for constructing our own sailboats. The students explored a variety of hull designs, mast locations and different sizes and shapes of sails. Then they raced the vessels in rain gutters to see which design moved fastest.
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Sailing Into the Holidays615 viewsThe ladies of the Sippican Womans Club are gearing up for their 22nd Annual Holiday House Tour and Tea from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, December 13, rain or shine. This years theme, Sailing Into the Holidays, will be reflected in the decor of the Historic Handys Tavern which includes items of nautical interest from the surrounding communities. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Toe Zone615 viewsEver-popular local childrens entertainers the Toe Jam Puppet Band performed recently for an enthusiastic crowd at Sippican Elementary School in Marion last weekened in a show sponsored by the Mattapoisett YMCA. The show was a benefit for the YMCAs Annual Scholarship Fund. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Rockets!615 viewsMarion Natural History Museums after-school program explores Rockets, with Debra Hill. Program partially funded by the Marion Arts Lottery Council. Picture by Elizabeth Leidhold
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Sailing Away615 viewsThe 2009 Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race. Photo by Fran Grenon, www.spectrumphotofg.com
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4th Horse Show615 viewsThe Marion Horse Show took place once again this past weekend at Washburn Park as part of the town's annual Independence Day celebrations. The event also included a reading of the Declaration of Independence, which was preceded by a short history of some of the document's lesser known signers. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Bagel Birdfeeders615 viewsMark Sylvia helped make bagel birdfeeders during the Marion Natural History Museum backyard bird afterschool program. Pictured here, Luke Couto spread some shortening on his bagel birdfeeder during the program. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold.
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