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Marion Tree Committee17 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 Natural History Museum17 viewsOn November 30, the Marion Natural History Museum's after-school group had a chance to learn about the different types of trees in our area and to look at some equipment used by foresters to help protect our trees. By looking at a tree "cookie," we were able to count the rings to determine its age and learn about the services, the different sections, including the heart wood, sap wood and bark or phloem provides the tree.
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Marion’s Christmas Stroll 17 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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Tinkhamtown Chapel17 viewsTinkhamtown Chapel in Mattapoisett was host to the annual Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long event on December 17, after which attendees enjoyed refreshments next door at the Sewing Circle building. Photos by Robert Price
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Marion Natural History Museum17 viewsOn December 21, the Marion Natural History Museum's after school group had a wonderful time working with crafts from natural and recycled materials during our annual holiday party. Our group had a blast making ornaments (and eating junk food) during the event, and everyone brought home an ornament or two to share with the family.
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Marion Natural History Museum17 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 Tree17 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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Spruce Tree17 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 DPW17 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 Administrator17 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 Chorale17 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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Opening Day17 viewsRick Plunkett throws out the first pitch in memory of his son Ryan Plunkett, for whom the Old Rochester Youth Baseball League has commemorated a new award going to the league’s best pitcher. Rick Plunkett is also pictured with Rochester Police Officer Austin Alves, who was Ryan Plunkett’s catcher when the two played together on the A’s of the ORYB Major League. Alves recalled a home run Ryan Plunkett hit over the left-field wall that got caught up in the top of the batting cage at Gifford Park.
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