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Senator Marc Pacheco265 viewsSenator Marc Pacheco visited the Sippican Elementary School fifth grade classes on May 12 and read “The Ladybug Story,” a true story based on the work of students from Franklin whose desire to have the ladybug legislated as the official state bug has become a teaching tool on how bills are drafted and enacted upon through the legislative process. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum265 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Jim and Madeleine Porter of "Natures Worms" for Wednesday's wonderful program. The students had a chance to build a worm box and learn about earthworms and red wigglers.
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Fare Thee Well265 viewsDanni Kleimann led the school staff one last time on Wednesday, June 21, for the annual RMS student send-off. This year, the day marked Kleimann’s last day at RMS as she is retiring after 31 years. Kleimann is best known for directing the Shakespeare plays at RMS and for orchestrating the student send-off every summer. Kleimann passed her baton on to sixth grade teacher Tracy Forns to carry out the traditions. Photos by Jean Perry
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No Rain On This Parade 265 viewsThe Marion 4th of July parade on Tuesday went on as planned, winding through the village streets and receiving the usual fanfare. Photos by Jean Perry
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Living History 265 viewsIt looked like July 8, 1776 at Silvershell Beach in Marion this past Saturday. Folks from the Fairhaven Village Militia and Wareham Militia Group in conjunction with Marion Recreation and the Marion Cultural Council took spectators back in time to Colonial Massachusetts during a weekend-long encampment at the beach. Participants in olde-tyme apparel demonstrated what life was like in the 1770s during the Revolutionary War through demonstrations of drilling, cooking, and flintlock musket use. Photos by Jean
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Super-Dupering in the Street 265 viewsMain Street in Marion was the scene for the annual First Congregational Church Super Duper Fun Fair on July 29. The fair, which is always an anticipated and memorable community event, brought scores of people out in spite of threatening weather. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Sowing a Seed of Peace 265 viewsThese tender young leaves belong to a ginkgo biloba sapling propagated from a 250-year-old tree that survived the Hiroshima atomic blast. The Town of Rochester held a ceremony by the recently planted baby tree at the Dexter Lane ball fields on August 6, the 72nd anniversary of the bombing, and also acknowledged the Town’s participation in Arbor Day. Photo by Jean Perry
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An Invitation to Dinner 265 viewsThe Marion Art Center invites you to attend its latest production, “The Dinner Party,” written by Neil Simon. The show opens August 11 at 7:30 pm, with shows on August 12, 17, 18, and 19. Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting or calling the MAC. Photos by Jean Perry
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Osprey Family265 viewsHere, an osprey family of five spends the summer on an osprey stand near Crescent Beach. Photo by Faith Ball
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The Sun Will Come Out … Tomorrow 265 viewsFriday was a washout at the Rochester Country Fair, but the rain didn’t dampen the fun for those who braved the elements. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Town Party265 viewsThis year’s Marion Town Party on Saturday, August 26, was a smashing success with more donations, more people in attendance, and more fun activities for the young people – of which there were also more, as many commented during the event. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Cat Tails and Cocktails 265 viewsIt’s All About the Animals last Thursday held an invitation-only cocktail party to celebrate the opening of its new addition and “catio” (cats + screened-in patio= catio). The addition was dedicated to contractor Matthew Sherman, who passed away before completion of the project. Rescue cats now enjoy more space and an outdoor catio while they pass the time before finding a forever home. Photos by Jean Perry
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