Touch-A-Truck 436 viewsMarion Recreation held its 8th annual Touch-A-Truck event at Washburn Park on May 11. The turnout exceeded past Kids Equipment Fun Day events in Marion, especially last year’s, which was repeatedly postponed and then canceled altogether. The weather was sublime this year, drawing hundreds to the park for some fun and free food courtesy of the Recreation Department. Photos by Jean Perry May 16, 2019 edition
Reverend Amy Lignitz Harken436 viewsThe Reverend Amy Lignitz Harken was serenaded at the end of her parsonage driveway by supporters who arrived in a motorcade shortly after her virtual graduation from Hartford Seminary with a doctorate degree in ministry. Lignitz Harken has been the pastor of Mattapoisett Congregational Church since 2011. See story. Photo by Ryan Feeney - May 21, 2020
Cover Contest Entry435 viewsOne of the many entries in the 2009 Halloween Cover Contest
2010 Groundhog Cover Contest Entry435 viewsOne of the many entries in the 2010 Groundhog Cover Contest
The Eagle Has Landed435 viewsMarion resident Hope Vary was “blown away” to see a bald eagle perched in the trees above her 2010 Labor Day cookout. The eagle sighting in Marion was indicative of the population recovery that bald eagles are making in the United States. Although they are still considered endangered in Massachusetts, they have been taken off the federal list of endangered species. Photo by Hope Vary.
Science!435 viewsAward-winning science author Melissa Stewart visits the Rochester Memorial School on March 17, 2011. Ms. Stewart tailored programs for students in the second through sixth grade thanks to the support of the PTO Cultural Committee. Photo by Felix Perez. March 24, 2011 edition
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2015 Groundhog Day Cover Contest435 viewsAn entry from our 2015 Groundhog Day Cover contest by Mary Lopes
