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Gardens by the Sea Tour252 viewsOn Friday, July 13, St Gabriel's Church hosted their annual Marion Gardens by the Sea Tour. This year, six properties in town showcased their beautiful gardens to the public. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Employee Appreciation Cookout252 viewsOn Thursday, July 12, the Marion Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator held an employee appreciation cookout for all of the town’s board members and employees. All attendees enjoyed standard barbeque fare underneath a white canopy in Bicentennial Park. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Elizabeth Taber Library252 viewsThe Elizabeth Taber Library’s Open House featured a very important guest last week: Elizabeth Taber herself, as played by Natalie Hemingway. The festivities included a cake to celebrate what would be the Marion benefactor’s 222nd birthday, a presentation from Hemingway and Library Director Libby O’Neill, and more. Photo by Shawn Badgley.
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Old Colony Craft Fair252 viewsStudents, faculty, and vendors packed the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Craft Fair on Saturday, part of the school’s homecoming festivities. Pictured here are Taylor Raposa (left) and Amy Pringle selling OC-themed clothing and merchandise, as well as Jim Silva, a member of the Gateway Wood Turners. Collin Staledo displayed his welded turkey, while Duncan and Ruth Rynne showcased their “Redneck Wine Glasses.” Even the OC Cougar made an appearance. Photo by Nick Walecka.
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Marion Firefighter’s Association 252 viewsThe Marion Firefighter’s Association held a spaghetti dinner fund raiser on Saturday. Chief Joyce is seen above serving up the good stuff. Photo by Jean Perry
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Buzzards Bay Coalition252 viewsOne of the educational events the Buzzards Bay Coalition had planned for April vacation brought kids to the 6.1-acre property to explore the marshy beach for a scavenger hunt. The osprey from a nearby nest kept a close eye on the group until the treasures were tallied and the group waded back down the mud-puddled path to the road. Photo by Jean Perry
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100th Birthday252 viewsIf you see Marion Connors, wish her a Happy 100th Birthday! Connors’s daughter Patricia Normand credits the two-mile daily walks up until Marion was 90, and her daily half a glass of red wine for her mother’s longevity. Family and friends celebrated with Marion at the Sippican Healthcare Center activities room on Friday, June 13. Marion turns 100 today, June 14. By Jean Perry
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BonJourney252 viewsHundreds packed the grounds at Silvershell Beach in Marion on Saturday, July 12 to see “BonJourney” perform at the Marion Police Brotherhood annual Summer Concert. Local young guitarist Aaron Norcross Jr. and Patrick Fitzsimmons of Vermont also performed. Photos by Jean Perry
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Super Duper Summer Fair252 viewsThe Super Duper Summer Fair sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Marion had something for everyone. There was a plant sale, baked goods, books and toys for sale, and games for the kids – just a lot of good old-fashioned fun on a beautiful sunny summer day. Photos by Jean Perry & Felix Perez
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Tabor Academy’s Oyster Farm252 viewsTabor Academy’s oyster farm is like a marine biology lab by the sea, providing students with hands-on learning experience. The school hosts a summer camp where campers can explore oyster farming firsthand, compiling “oyster reefs,” large piles of oysters, and depositing them into salt water. Here, David Bill of the Nautical Science Department at Tabor inspects an oyster bag from his skiff Ting. Photo courtesy Tabor Academy
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Marion Town Party252 viewsResidents of the Town of Marion had a ball in the center streets during its annual Town Party on August 23. There were activities for kids, food, music, and a bonfire all along the area outside the Town House. Photos by Felix Perez
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Bugworks252 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum provided an opportunity on February 27 to get up close and personal with critters from the insect world, including praying mantises and jumbo-sized grasshoppers. Above: Tapper Crete, 7, was the first one brave enough to ask to touch a praying mantis. The event was hosted by Maire Anne Diamond, owner and educator at ‘Bugworks.’ Photos by Felix Perez
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