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Elizabeth Tabor Library67 viewsElizabeth Tabor Library staff and patrons enjoyed an evening of karaoke, snacks and joy as they celebrated Pride Month on June 22. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Horse Show 67 viewsThe Marion Horse Show competition was held on July 2 at Washburn Park. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum67 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Andrew Griffith of the Massachusetts Butterfly Association and his wife Lauren for a terrific walk on Saturday. Despite the sweltering temperatures, we managed to see the following: 2 Monarchs, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Spicebush Swallowtail, 7 Sachems, a Zabulon Skipper, a Viceroy, 3 Clouded Sulphurs, Orange Sulphur, Pearl Crescent and Cabbage White butterflies. We had a wonderful time hearing about their favorite food sources and the host plants they cann
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Wicked Paddle 67 viewsPaddleboarders took to the dark side on a cool Monday morning during the Wicked Paddle event held at Island Wharf in Marion. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Fire Department 67 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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Marion Art Center67 viewsThe Marion Art Center spring exhibition features works by Bernie Klim and Joshua Baptista. Klim’s style of rapidly applied, single-layer brushstrokes presents the viewer with a sense of fresh breezes guiding the artist’s hand. Baptista’s drawings invite the viewer into a world slightly off center but thick and dense with emerging stories. Now on view through May 17. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum67 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum community group had a beautiful time walking through Grassi Bog looking for dragonflies and damselflies on May 22. We found Painted Skimmers, Fragile Forktails and Green Darners as well as several Blue Azure butterflies. Many thanks go to Blake Dinius, entomologist with the Plymouth County Extension Service, for sharing his expertise to make this day extra special for us. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Town of Marion Memorial Day67 viewsArmy veteran Charles Brown was the keynote speaker as the Town of Marion held its Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies on Monday morning with a procession from the Music Hall up Front Street to Old Landing, where Air Force Technical Sergeant Mandy Givens served as master of ceremonies that included an invocation by the Reverend Eric Osterday, the reading of “The Gettysburg Address” by Old Rochester Regional High School sophomore Amanda Tomasso of Mattapoisett, the reading of “In Flanders Fields”
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2024 Marion Christmas Stroll 67 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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Marion Natural History Museum67 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group enjoyed learning about Marion's vernal pools last week. We had a chance to handle some wood frog eggs, take a close look at some aquatic invertebrates, and learn about the temporary nature of these important habitats. All specimens were returned safely to their homes after the program. The museum will be open during April vacation week for crafts and exploration. Check out our website, www.marionmuseum.org, for a listing of all of our upcoming programs. Ph
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Tidelines67 viewsOn May 24, the Marion Art Center opened its newest exhibit by Peter Stone titled “Tidelines.” Stone is a teacher, a philosopher of all things ecological, and a masterful artist. The paintings evoke nature’s many moods through tonal interpretations. The exhibit is open until June 15. On June 7, Stone will give a gallery talk at 11:00 am. Photos by Marilou Newell and Joanne Dunn
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Planting Geraniums for Memorial Day67 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of planting Geraniums for Memorial Day taken on Saturday
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