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101 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 Natural History Museum101 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group had a chance to explore and map Ram Island with Dr. Michael Moore and Mrs. Hannah Moore this week. We investigated salt marshes and mapped osprey nests, found some horseshoe crabs and met some donkeys, chickens and friendly dogs on both our Wednesday and Thursday trips. We wish to thank the Moore's for sharing their beautiful island with our group. Please visit our website to view our upcoming summer programs at www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Eliza
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First Congregational Church of Marion Summer Fair101 viewsThe First Congregational Church of Marion Summer Fair was held on July 27 with an effort to raise funds for the restoration of its clock tower. Main Street was closed to traffic so visitors could enjoy several booths full of goods for sale, along with sports equipment, while visiting the Penny Pinchers’ Exchange, a lobster roll or a burger or dog from the grill. A bake sale was conducted on church grounds. Photos by Mick Colageo
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2024 Marion Christmas Stroll101 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 Museum100 viewsGeologist and social worker James Pierson of Mattapoisett gave a hands-on presentation about minerals and fossils to youngsters on March 16 at the Marion Natural History Museum under the direction of Liz Leidhold. The afterschool program is one of several being offered by the museum, an institution now celebrating its 150th anniversary. To learn more about programs for the young and young at heart visit marionmuseum.org. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum100 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after-school group wishes to thank Isaac Perry and the Marion Harbormasters for allowing us to view some of our native ocean birds. On April 27, we were able to make it to Bird Island to view the nesting boxes that have been set up by the state for the soon-to-arrive terns, which rely on this island as a safe spot to raise their young. The students also had a chance to climb to the top of the lighthouse to view the bay. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum100 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a wonderful time mixing colors and exploring the effects of gravity on their creations. The students also created their own mini-astronomy dioramas. The museum would like to thank Karen and Mike Cronin for sharing their artistic talents with our group. Please visit www.marionmuseum.org to view our upcoming programs. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Band Blast100 viewsSippican Elementary School hosted Band Blast on June 24, as El Caribe entertained visitors who enjoyed a rocking party full of fun and frolic on the front lawn of the school. The event was capped off in the evening by a series of performances featuring Sippican students, culminating in a collection of the bands. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Sippican Land Trust100 viewsAdults and children enjoyed Sunday’s Tidal Pool Exploration at Brainard Marsh with the Sippican Lands Trust. Photos courtesy of Alan Harris
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Secret Vegetable Garden Tour100 viewsThe Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library held their Secret Vegetable Garden Tour at four sites on Friday in Marion. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Garden Group100 viewsThe Marion Garden Group held its spring plant sale on Saturday in Bicentennial Park, where Elizabeth Taber’s statue kept a watchful eye on the proceedings. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Annawon Weeden100 viewsActor and activist Annawon Weeden spoke to a full house at the Marion Congregational Church on May 11. Sponsored by the Marion Art Center, Weeden spoke on all matters indigenous from languages to the creation story shared by many nations. Weeden also noted the use of wampum (created from quahog shells) to make jewelry and as a form of monetary exchange. He told a rapt audience that his life’s work was educating young and old alike about indigenous people. Photos by Marilou Newell
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