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Sippican Woman’s Club145 viewsSippican Woman’s Club members get ready to stage-set their clubhouse to welcome visitors to their 33rd Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 9, and the following day’s Village Stroll when all of Marion sets out to enjoy the Holiday Season. From left, Pat OConnell, Jeanne Bruen (seated), Lorraine Charest and Nanna Buckley. Photo courtesy Sippican Woman’s Club
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Marion Natural History Museum145 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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Marion Village Christmas Stroll145 viewsDespite eventual rain, the Marion Village Christmas Stroll was enjoyed by many on Sunday afternoon. The event included musical entertainment by Tri-County musicians, Grades 4 and 5 bands from Sippican Elementary School, Sippican Historical Society carolers and Tabor Academy students, horse-drawn carriage rides, street entertainment, seasonal refreshments courtesy of area merchants, goodie bags from VASE, and crafts for kids. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum145 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s after-school group enjoyed crafting with natural and recycled materials and snacking with friends during our annual holiday party. From snow globes to snowy forest scenes, from acorn people to weaving with sticks, the students’ creative abilities resulted in some wonderful projects to bring home to families. The Marion Natural History Museum would like to thank volunteers Maggie Payne, Marc Sylvia, Karen Alves-Cronin and Mike Cronin for their help thinking up great new pr
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Sea Wall145 viewsThe sea wall at Ocean View took a beating during the recent storms. Photos courtesy Don Cuddy
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Whale Bark Wanderer145 viewsMattapoisett Museum Curator Connor Gaudet and volunteer Bob Clifford unpack the custom model of the Whale Bark Wanderer 1878 recreated by artist George Lowery from scratch and donated to the museum. The model arrived on Tuesday afternoon from Arizona in a crate weighing a total of 181 pounds. The model joins two other models of the famous whaling ship in the museum, including a model built and donated by John D. Young. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Sippican Elementary School 145 viewsGrade 4 students from Sippican Elementary School visited the Museum of Science in Boston as part of the V.A.S.E. funded and coordinated activities. V.A.S.E. also conducts after-school programs on the Marion school grounds. Photos courtesy ORR District
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Pink Donuts 145 viewsPink donuts have become a symbol of mental-health awareness and suicide prevention in Marion. On Monday, the town took part in “Pink Donuts for Alec Day” honoring the memory of Alec White by enjoying his favorite donut, pink frosted. Residents are encouraged to celebrate Alec’s memory and raise awareness by posting a social-media photo with a pink donut and the hashtag #pinkdonutsforalec. Photos courtesy Town of Marion
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Pinewood Derby145 viewsRochester Cub Scouts Pack 31 hosted a Pinewood Derby on March 13 at Rochester Memorial School. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett145 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Sippican Elementary School145 viewsSippican Elementary School students have been planting seeds under the guidance of Nate Sander of the Marion Institute. As of May 4, there is a long way to go to harvest, but the program meant to educate children and help instill nutritional awareness and farming skills includes crops such as radishes capable of the full cycle to harvest before the last day of school. In the meantime, this heavily trampled area near the bus drop-off will need tender, loving care. Photo by Mick Colageo - May 16, 2024 edition
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Wanderer145 viewsGeorge Lowery’s scale model of the Wanderer was unveiled to the public on May 19 by Mattapoisett Museum, which is showcasing the Wanderer’s history and even more so its legacy over the past century of business and culture in the town. Lowery and his family were welcomed by the museum to celebrate the occasion. Photo by Marilou Newell
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