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Marion Sunrise595 viewsLisa MacLean of Marion captured this photo of the first sunrise of 2019 on New Year’s morning.
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Taber Library Ribbon Cutting595 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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Marion Natural History Museum595 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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Wild Kingdom594 viewsOn Friday, May 29, 2009 Jim Fowler, host of Mutual of Omaha’s Animal Kingdom visited the Sippican Elementary School. Mr. Fowler brought with him a variety of animals. Photo by Sarah K. Taylor
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Police Station Ground Breaking594 viewsConstruction on the new Marion Police Station officially began on September 8, 2009 with a groundbreaking ceremony. Among those present were Police Chief Lincoln Miller, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Stephen Cushing, Selectmen Roger Blanchette and Jonathan Henry, Project Manager Rick Pomeroy, Architect Brian Humes, Building Committee Chairman Dale Jones, and Jonathan Scully of B.C. Construction. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Sand Castle Contest594 viewsLast week was Beach Ball Bonanza at the YMCA Sippican Learning Center. Not only did the children have fun getting wet, having picnics, and playing Beach Ball Bingo, but they had a Sand Castle Contest. Photo courtesy of Sharon Fayette.
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Masonic Anniversary593 viewsThe Marion Pythagorean Lodge celebrated the 150th anniversary of their organization on July 16, 2011, with a huge bash at the Music Hall in Marion. Lodge Master Tom Dexter was among the speakers at the celebrated event, which included a live performance from the New Bedford Sea Chantey Chorus. Photos by Jen Farias.
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Spring Fest593 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust held its post town-wide clean up Spring Fest at Washburn Park on April 27, featuring music, inflatable archery, face painting, crafts, and booths to raise awareness of marine life and the effect of plastic on our oceans. Photos by Jean Perry
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National Night Out593 viewsEEE can’t stop the NNO! (And neither can a little rain and thunder.) Despite an EEE “high risk” alert, the 7th annual Tri-Town National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, was underway in front of ORR attracting locals to enjoy a summer afternoon of interacting with our emergency first responders and exploring the tools of their trade. Photos by Jonathan Comey
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SLT Oyster Fest 593 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust’s Beer and Oyster Fest fundraiser was a hit despite the threat of approaching Hurricane Dorian, which was replaced with blue skies just in time, and holding the event earlier in the day mitigated the guests’ exposure to EEE-carrying mosquitos. The SLT sold 214 tickets and was pleased with the turnout. Photos by Shawn Sweet and Lauren Boucher.
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Construction Begins592 viewsAfter many hearings and compromises, construction has begun on the Cumberland Farms on the southwest corner of Front Street and Route 6. The new structure will be two floors and have new fuel tanks. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Marion Sunrise592 viewsLisa MacLean of Marion captured this photo of the first sunrise of 2019 on New Year’s morning.
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