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Derby Days 2011548 viewsUnder the direction of Will Poirier, the Marion Pack 32 held their annual Soapbox Derby on Sunday, November 13 on Holmes Street. All the dens built their own cars this year. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Marion Natural History Museum548 viewsOn Wednesday, February 27, the MNHM after school group enjoyed a lesson in elasticity and energy with engineer Mark Whalen. We built our own catapults and had a lot of fun launching a variety of objects. Many thanks to Mark for another exciting engineering-related opportunity for our group. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum548 viewsOn June 7, the Marion Natural History Museum hosted a talk by Dr. Kaeli of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) on the challenges and eventual triumph of finding a 300+ year old shipwreck. Kaeli described the science behind the underwater robot – REMUS (Remote Environmental Monitoring UnitS) – and how it helped WHOI scientists discover the "holy grail" of shipwrecks, the San Jose. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Veterans Day548 viewsFollowing the town’s Veterans Day observance, the Marion Council on Aging hosted a lunch for veterans at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center. Photos courtesy Robert Pina
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Gorgeous Gardens547 viewsOne of the many beautiful homes that will be included in the annual Gardens by the Sea, a tour of private, Marion gardens sponsored by Saint Gabriels Episcopal Church, which will take place on Friday, July 11 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. The event will include a luncheon at a private seaside club and a Bake/Plant Sale. Tour Only tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at the Marion General Store and Saint Gabriels Church in Marion. (Photo by and courtesy of Laura McLean.)
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FD Open House547 viewsThe Marion Fire Department held an Open House on October 10, 2009. The public was welcome to tour the facilities, and children enjoyed exploring all the engines available at the station. Donuts, coffee, and a hot breakfast were all offered courtesy of the fire department. An antique engine even offered a ride around the village. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Murder at the MAC547 viewsThe cast of "Murder at the MAC" performs during dress rehearsal on June 2, 2011. The interactive murder mystery was adapted from "Murder at Rutherford House". Michael Amaral wrote and directed "Murder at the MAC", his first Marion Art Center show. The final performance will be held on June 11. Photo by Chris Martin.
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Marion Holiday Tree 2011547 viewsThe Marion Holiday tree was lit as a part of the village Stroll on December 11, 2011. The tree is a part of the merry display at Bicentennial Park. Photo by Felix Perez.
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101 Dalmations547 viewsThe Chapel Players of the First Congregational Church of Marion presented the Disney classic, “101 Dalmatians,” on Friday and Saturday October 26. Suzie Kokkins (above right) played Cruella Deville Photos by Deb Burdock
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Chief John Garcia547 viewsMeet Marion’s tenth police chief, Chief John Garcia, who was sworn-in on December 28 at the Marion Music Hall. Photo by Jean Perry
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Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 547 viewsThe Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 5k brought scores of runners out to the Marion village streets on November 18. Although there were no actual turkeys trotting, thoughts of Thanksgiving dinner are trotting through many of our thoughts as we approach Thanksgiving. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Marion 4th of July parade 547 viewsThis year’s Marion July 4th parade was bigger and better than ever, with more spectators, more floats, and, yes, more candy! Photos by Jean Perry
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