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Marion Fire Department 346 viewsSunday was a solemn day for the Tri-Town and its first responders as many gathered to honor Thomas Nye, 72, a 45-year veteran of the Marion Fire Department who died February 27 in the line of duty. Over 100 firefighters, police officers, and EMS personnel from the Tri-Town and beyond marched together down Route 6 in Mattapoisett on March 3 to pay their respects to their fallen comrade who suffered a cardiac arrest at home after assisting in a fire call the night before. Photos by Jean Perry
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Touch-A-Truck 346 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
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Marion Art Center346 viewsThe Marion Art Center celebrated its acquisition of 2,100 square feet of abutting yard space on September 7. The space will allow the center to hold outside events and activities. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Kneel for Nine346 viewsA peaceful crowd gathered on the lawn of the Marion Music Hall on June 2 to kneel in solidarity for nine minutes calling for justice for the death of George Floyd and accountability for police brutality. Marion Police Chief John Garcia dressed in his police uniform was among the roughly 200 kneeling on the grass that afternoon. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Garden Club345 viewsThe Marion Garden Club had their annual wreath and green sale while the Sippican Woman’s Club conducted their house tour, which made Marion village a very festive and fun place to be on December 12, 2009. There were mini-trees, ornaments, wreaths, evergreen ropes and boughs of every variety on sale in the Music Hall. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley
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Annual Tree Sale345 viewsA Decorating Committee from the Sippican Woman’s Club produced over 50 festive trees for the Tree Spree, which started in Handy’s Tavern. The tavern was decked out with themed trees, including a Barbie tree, a Hannukah tree, a Mallard duck tree, and even a tree decorated with recycled items like bottles and plastic bags. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Skating Away345 viewsFebruary vacation was made for ice-skating. Here, children on February 18, 2010 shrug off their school worries and skate at the Tabor ice rink during public hours. There will be one more opportunity for the public to enjoy the rink on February 28 between 12:00 and 3:00 pm (Admission $3 per person). Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Rummage Sale345 viewsA rummage sale at St. Gabriel's Church in Marion benefitted the parish and its works. Attendees braved drizzly weather to get great bargains on household items. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Soapbox Derby345 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 Turtles345 viewsThe diamondback terrapin turtle is officially listed as a threatened species. Each female lays about 25 eggs each season, but the natural survival rate of the species is 1 in 250. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Marion Natural History Museum345 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s after-school group enjoyed a beautiful end-of-summer day Wednesday September 19 at the Marion Harbormaster’s beach. One of the highlights was they we were able to take a close look at the largest Pipefish we’d ever seen. The museum’s next after-school program is a rocket program given by board member Mike Cronin on October 10th. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Fire Department Open House345 viewsSue shannon (right) takes a photo of her daughter Ella (left) with Sparky the Fire Dog, official mascot of the Marion Fire Department, during the station's annual open house, celebrating the start of national Fire Prevention Awareness week on October 7, 2012. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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