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Marion Veteran's Day19 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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Marion Veteran's Day19 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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Marion Tree Committee19 viewsMembers of the Marion Tree Committee and Marion Garden Group joined forces on November 26 to place identification plates on trees planted by the town. The plates were provided by the Garden Group. From left: Karilon Grainger, Suzy Taylor and Sylvia Strand. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Art Center19 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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Marion’s Christmas Stroll 19 viewsThe Town of Marion’s annual Christmas Stroll held on December 11 featured rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus on horse-drawn carriages, live entertainment from the Sippican Elementary School musicians, Christmas songs performed by Tabor Academy students, children’s activities and many refreshments offered along the sidewalks by village merchants. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion’s Christmas Stroll 19 viewsThe Town of Marion’s annual Christmas Stroll held on December 11 featured rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus on horse-drawn carriages, live entertainment from the Sippican Elementary School musicians, Christmas songs performed by Tabor Academy students, children’s activities and many refreshments offered along the sidewalks by village merchants. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum19 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum recently held a workshop on the many apps available to help people identify birds in the field. Justin Barrett, Nasketucket Bird Club president and museum board member, went over how best to use apps from Audubon, Cornell, Sibley and many others. We also learned how to record a bird or birds and have each one identified by call simultaneously. The museum wishes to thank Justin for his interesting presentation, and we look forward to our next walk
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Spruce Tree19 viewsAmidst wet snow that tailed off into a cold Tuesday morning, the large spruce tree situated between the Elizabeth Taber Library and Sippican Elementary School was taken down after it was found to be a safety hazard. The tree is believed to have sustained a recent lightning strike, and large sections of the tree showed major rot. Some of the wood will be used to add to the memorial to four Sippican students honored at the site since 2009, and the bottom 3 feet of the trunk was preserved.
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Marion DPW19 viewsA sewage main broke off Point Road in Marion on February 3, and on February 4 amidst single-digit temperatures, members of the town’s Department of Public Works were out working to reroute the path of the raw sewage until they could dig at the site on February 5 when the ground was expected to thaw. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy of Randy Parker
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Marion Town Administrator19 viewsGeoff Gorman will start his new job as Marion’s town administrator on March 1, but Monday he was in town to further familiarize himself with his new community. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Patrick Henry College Chorale19 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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Bird Island19 viewsMany thanks to Marion Harbormaster Isaac Perry and the whole harbormaster crew for giving us the experience of a lifetime exploring the nesting habitats of the Common and Roseate Terns when they're in our area. Bird Island has had an extensive amount of work done to promote successful nesting habitat for these species, and it looks like it has paid off. The students had a blast, carefully walking around birds’ eggs and nests on their way to the Bird Island Lighthouse for a quick tour to the top to learn a
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