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Marion Election133 viewsRecently retired local businessman Toby Burr won a Marion Select Board seat on May 13, and his son Tucker Burr won a seat on the Marion Planning Board. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Marion Firefighters Association133 viewsBill Bacchiocchi, Andrew Pottle, Shawn Alden and Marion firefighter Eli Arne engage in a spirited game of horseshoes at Silvershell Beach, part of Sunday’s tournament held to benefit the Marion Firefighters Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Attendees enjoyed the competition, antique trucks, live music from the band US, a craft beer garden and barbecue. The event not only restored the six horseshoe pits at Silvershell but also raised funds to support the many programs that aid past & present
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Marion 4th of July Parade133 viewsMarion held its Independence Day Parade on Monday morning. Photos by Shawn Sweet
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Marion Natural History Museum133 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's Coastal Exploration group had a wonderful time last week exploring Marion's shoreline, inland wetlands and woodland areas. We collected examples of plankton, caught fish and frogs in our nets, investigated tide pools and took trips to Bird and Ram Island. The museum would like to thank Hannah Moore and David Wilson and Andrew Miller of the Marion Harbormaster Department for their help in making it such a special week. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Veteran's Day133 viewsThe Town of Marion Veterans Day Ceremony was followed by a luncheon at the Cushing Community Center. Photos by Robert Pina
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Patrick Henry College Chorale133 viewsPastor Richard Woodward welcomes the Patrick Henry College Chorale to the First Congregational Church of Marion. The group performed under the direction of Rodney Appleton. Photos courtesy of Janet Reinhart
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Marion’s Memorial Day133 viewsRetired Air Force Major Christopher Bonzagni addressed Marion’s Memorial Day observance at Old Landing. The procession began at the Music Hall and concluded at Old Landing. Photos by Mick Colageo and Robert Pina
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Summer Reading Program133 viewsAs a kickoff to the summer reading program at the Elizabeth Taber Library and summer Natural History Museum programming, the Town of Marion was treated to a visit from a full-size whale, two very large dinosaurs and one baby dino named Spike. The Summer Block Party event held on June 24 started inside the Music Hall due to weather but later moved outside. The event also featured faux archeology digs and face painting. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Garden Group133 viewsThe Marion Garden Group shared photos of its June 23 tour from Converse Point, the Meditation and Secret gardens and Moon Gate. En Plein Air artist Barbara Edlund Healty captured the beauty on canvas, while MGG member Sylvia Strand directed guests and members Nancy Kiehl, Pam Parziale and Suzy Taylor were also on the scene. Vans from Tabor Academy helped transport visitors. Photos courtesy MGG
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Marion Natural History Museum133 viewsDespite having to reschedule the trip due to poor weather, October 3 was a perfect day to explore. We learned a little about the history of the structures that were built and destroyed during different winter storms and the Hurricane of 1938 which wiped out everything but the lighthouse. We heard that the lighthouse was built in 1819, and the original lighthouse keeper was William S. Moore.
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Marion Natural History Museum133 viewsOn November 29, the Marion Natural History Museum community group had fun crafting a distinctive butterfly mobile for the museum, drawing inspiration from the detailed illustrations of Maria Sibylla Merian. In this workshop, the participants combined historical accuracy with modern design to produce a captivating display that will hang above our antique butterfly case. Using life-sized, woodcut butterflies, we had fun using a variety of materials to capture their beauty. Many thanks to Karen Alves Cronin an
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Flooding133 viewsFlash flooding on Monday in Marion village shut down parts of Front Street and closed Island Wharf and Silvershell Beach, which were under water. Photos courtesy Town of Marion
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