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Historic Fire345 viewsTom Dexter uses a ladder to enter his 1690. Since the house is parked on temporary stilts, a ladder is the currently only way to enter the house.
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Skating Away345 viewsFebruary vacation was made for ice-skating. Here, children on February 18, 2010 shrug off their school worries and skate at the Tabor ice rink during public hours. There will be one more opportunity for the public to enjoy the rink on February 28 between 12:00 and 3:00 pm (Admission $3 per person). Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Marion 5K345 viewsApproximately 448 runners participated in the 14th Annual Marion Village 5K on June 26, 2010. The community race raised approximately $6,000 for the Marion Recreational Committee that maintains playground equipment, baseball fields and otherwise enhances the recreational opportunities in Marion. 22-year old Brendan Medeiros of Fall River finished in first place with a time of 16:47. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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Marion Fireworks Beach Party Gala345 viewsMarion Fireworks Beach Gala on Saturday April 6th was a huge success bringing the town one step closer to 4th of July Fireworks. More photos on page 56. Photos by Beth Redman and Paul Lopes
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Historic Tri-Town Walking Tour345 viewsSippican Historical Society treasurer and local author Judith Rosbe led the first Historic Tri-Town Walking Tour on June 15th through the village of Marion. Tour photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum345 viewsOne hull or two? On March 11, the Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group explored the physics behind sailboat design. Mark Whalen, engineer with Massachusetts Maritime Academy, introduced several alternative design ideas for constructing our own sailboats. The students explored a variety of hull designs, mast locations and different sizes and shapes of sails. Then they raced the vessels in rain gutters to see which design moved fastest.
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Halloween Happenings344 viewsEveryone was dressed up for the occasion at the Marion Halloween Parade on October 31, 2009, even the dogs! Photo by Paul Lopes
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Historic Fire344 viewsThe Dexter house is on a sharp bend on Delano Road. The house, which has moved to the far corner of the lot away from its original foundation, is now partially hidden from the street. The damage from the December 4, 2009 fire is visible from the rear of the house.
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Sippican Women's Club344 viewsAt a February 12, 2010 Sippican Women’s Club meeting, author Michael Tougias gave a presentation on a book he co-authored with Casey Sherman entitled The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue, which details the rescue of sailors after two oil tankers were ripped in half in a 1952 nor’easter. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Marion Natural History344 viewsAn instructor showed children how to determine a soil profile at a recent event at the Marion Natural History Museum. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold.
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Ice Carving344 viewsSculptor Tim Wade delighted onlookers as he carved a train from ice on December 11, 2010 at the Bicentennial Park in Marion. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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HorseShow 7787344 viewsThe crowds poured into the July 4th Marion Horse Show at Washburn Park on Thursday morning once the parade came to an end, just in time to enjoy the youth competitions. Photos by Jean Perry
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