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Art in Bloom Show103 viewsThe Marion Art Center’s Art in Bloom Show opened on June 24. This year’s highlighted artist is the late Willoughby Elliott, whose landscapes and still lives were the inspiration for many exciting and uniquely realized floral arrangements. MAC members Kim Barry, Nicole Arsenault, Suzie Kokkins, Donna Paulding, Vicki Hurcombe, Joan Gardner, Michelle Russell, Karilon Grainger, Bunny Mogilnicki, Connie Dolan, Heather Parsons, Veronique Bale, Lisa Larkin, Ashley Briggs, and Virginia Boone displayed their creativ
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Backyard Deer103 viewsRobert Pina shared this photo taken in his backyard on Point Road in Marion.
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September 11 Ceremony103 viewsThe Town of Marion held a ceremony on September 11 to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, the courage shown by first responders, and the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their nation. Senator Marc R. Pacheco was on hand and joined Marion officials in addressing the gathering. Pictured from left: Town Administrator Jay McGrail, Select Board member John Waterman, Senator Pacheco, Select Board member Randy Parker, Chief of Police Richard Nighell
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Cub Scouts Pack 32 103 viewsCub Scouts Pack 32 of Marion participated in a Trick-or-Treat event on October 16 at the Cushing Community Center with the support of the Marion Fire and Police departments and the Sippican Lands Trust. Photos courtesy of Cub Scouts Pack 32
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Marion Natural History Museum103 viewsThanks to state forester Felicia Hubacz, the Marion Natural History Museum offered a program on forestry health last week. We learned a little about some of the pests that are plaguing our local trees, such as the emerald ash borer, the Asian long horned beetle, and the gypsy moth. We also had an opportunity to learn what types of pests are affecting our white pine and red pine populations and why and what the state Department of Conservation and Recreation is doing to combat this issue, including the intro
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Marion Veteran's Day103 viewsJames R. Holmes, the J.C. Wylie Chair of Maritime Strategy at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, spoke to Marion citizens gathered at Old Landing for Veterans Day observances on November 11. Also speaking were Select Board Chair Norm Hills, Town Administrator Jay McGrail, and the Reverend Eric E. Fialho, rector of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church. Supporting with their participation were Marion Cub Scouts and the Sippican Elementary School Band under the direction of Hannah Moore.
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Marion Art Center103 viewsLaser wood-cutting techniques used by artist Makerjake, aka Jacob Ginga, combine contemporary themes with those of his native heritage. Together with Narragansett tribal member Max Brown-Garcia, who has supplied Native American regalia pieces, and Vincent Mancini's creations from cut feathers, these sacred works are part of the Marion Art Center’s indigenous art exhibit, “Exploring Native American Culture: Art, Craft and Inspiration,” through March 25. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Art Center103 viewsFine works from gemstone jewelry to small paintings to textiles, pottery, wooden utilitarian items demonstrating a wide variety of artistic expression are now on display at the Marion Art Center's Small Works and Holiday Shop through December 16. Some of the well-known local artists include Sarah Brown, Alice Shire, Patricia White, Jaye Degnan Tirimacco, Kyle Riseley, Samantha Taylor, Michael Pietragalla, Julie Kohaya, Hailey Angione, Kim Savoie, Kim Barry, Joann Vierkant, Lynn Hahn, Sue Yee Verkaart, Lisa
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Elizabeth Tabor Library103 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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Blessing of the Fleet103 viewsThe Reverend Eric Fialho, rector at Saint Gabriel’s Parish, presided as the Town of Marion held its first-ever Blessing of the Fleet on January 1 in Sippican Harbor. One tradition well established the past half-dozen years was the sunflower in the outer harbor, where several vessels tied up to one another at the stern and aimed their bows outward toward the sea in 360-degree formation. Photos by Mick Colageo
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103 viewsNow through August 4, the Marion Art Center exhibits the “Illuminations” show featuring paintings by artists Tamalin Baumgarten and Meredith Leich. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Fire Department 103 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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