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Double Eagle327 viewsArtist Augustus Saint-Gaudens models a portrait of a woman, Mrs. Cleveland, in the Old Stone Studio in Marion, 1887. Mr. Saint-Gaudens designed the “Double Eagle” gold coin in 1907. The coin was highly sought-after, and a reproduction of the coin has been added to the Sippican Historical Society Museum. For more information, read this week’s feature story: Saint-Gaudens and the Golden “Double Eagle”. Photo courtesy of the Sippican Historical Society.
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Police Dedication327 viewsThe public was invited to a building dedication and ceremony for the new Marion police station on July 10, 2010. The town appropriated $3.8 million for the new building, which replaces the old police station on Spring Street. Among those in attendance were Police Chief Lincoln Miller, the Marion police department, the Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator Paul Dawson, Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald and members of the Police Station Building Committee. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Charles Parsons327 viewsMarion artist Charles Parsons is hosting an Open House and Studio at his home at 24 South Street in Marion on Saturday, September 25 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and Sunday, September 26 from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. These shows are open to the public, and donations will benefit Community Nurse and Hospice Care. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Fagan.
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Playground Fun327 viewsSeven-year-old Cameron Allen, five-year-old Olivia Gianelis and five-year-old Jillian Allen take a spin at the Sippican School playground on January 8, 2012. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Himalaya Project327 viewsMarion’s Sally Hunsdorfer, a founding member of the Marion Institute, makes regular visits to Nepal to implement enrichment programs as part of her Himalaya Project. While trekking on foot to a remote village, Sally passes a Buddhist monument called a “stupa,” one of many that dot the landscape of the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal. Photo by Sally Hunsdorfer.
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Marion Natural History Museum327 viewsOn November 14, the Marion Natural History Museum's after-school group enjoyed learning about what it takes to become a geologist and a paleontologist. We tried out some of the equipment and discussed working conditions. We learned about the three different types of rocks – sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic, and how they form, and inspected various rocks and minerals and fossils presenter Jim Pierson has collected over the years.
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Marion Natural History Museum327 viewsOn Wednesday, February 27, the MNHM after school group enjoyed a lesson in elasticity and energy with engineer Mark Whalen. We built our own catapults and had a lot of fun launching a variety of objects. Many thanks to Mark for another exciting engineering-related opportunity for our group. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Boy Scout Troop 32327 viewsHeavy winds and rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of Marion Boy Scout Troop 32, pictured here at Yawgoog Scout Reservation in Rockville, RI, on Saturday, April 13. Photo by Laura Pedulli
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Marion Veterans Day327 viewsFollowing the town’s Veterans Day observance, the Marion Council on Aging hosted a lunch for veterans at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center. Photos courtesy Robert Pina
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FD Open House326 viewsThe Marion Fire Department held an Open House on October 10, 2009. The public was welcome to tour the facilities, and children enjoyed exploring all the engines available at the station. Donuts, coffee, and a hot breakfast were all offered courtesy of the fire department. An antique engine even offered a ride around the village. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Historic Fire326 viewsThe wide pine floorboards were heavily damaged in the fire. Since floorboards like this are difficult to recreate, the Dexters will likely have to use salvaged materials to replace the floors in the fire-damaged house.
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Historic Fire326 viewsThis is the proposed location of the 1690 Dexter house. The Dexters tried to find another location for the house, but most of the available plots in Marion were either too expensive or land-locked.
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