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FD Open House306 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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America Recycles306 viewsIn recognition of America Recycles Day, the Rochester Highway Department accepted donations of media, books, and clothing, all in usable condition, on November 13, for area non-profit organizations to reuse. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Holiday Dressing306 viewsMembers from the Marion Garden Club filled Front Street windowboxes with greens, and decorated miniature trees with walnuts and seashells on December 10, 2009. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Santa's Arrival306 viewsMarion children gave a rock star’s welcome to Santa Claus, who arrived at Marion’s Annual Holiday Stroll by boat on December 13. The pouring rain didn’t stop Santa from spreading candy and holiday cheer to the crowd of exciting children. Clydesdale horses waited patiently to take visitors on a stroll through the village, and the town Christmas tree was lit at Bicentennial Park. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Boston Post Cane306 viewsAt 99 years old, Marion resident Caroline Derocha smiles as she accepts the Boston Post Cane, which is awarded to the oldest resident of each town. Ms. Derocha, who raised her family in Marion, said that her children and husband were “very good” to her. Ms. Derocha celebrates a long life of hard work. She was known for gardening, baking, sewing, and she continues to work on one of her greatest loves – jigsaw puzzles. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Relay for Life306 viewsOver 200 Tri-Town residents gathered to help raise money for the American Cancer Society by participating in the fifth annual Relay for Life. The Relay started at 5:00 pm on Friday June 11 and continued until 12:00 pm on Saturday. Participants walked the track at ORR throughout the night and into the next afternoon as a way to honor cancer survivors and those who lost their battle to cancer. Personalized luminaria bags lined the track, lighting the way for the participants throughout the night.
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4th Fireworks306 viewsDespite funding setbacks, the Marion fireworks took place this year at Silver Shell Beach under perfectly clear skies. Revelers enjoyed the patriotic music of Phil Sanborn and the Marion Concert Band while brilliant colors illuminated the harbor. Unless the town can secure a permanent source of funding, next year’s fireworks may be in jeopardy. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Ski Lodge Tour306 viewsThe Sippican Woman’s Club decorated their house as an old-fashioned ski lodge for the annual Holiday House Tour and Tea scheduled for December 11, 2010 at 10:00 am. This year’s theme is “Let is Snow”. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Pink in the Rink306 viewsTabor Academy painted the rink pink on January 8, 2011, to promote awareness and raise money for cancer research. The event raised $6,760 in honor of cancer survivor Kim Grondin, who is the mother of hockey forward Kody Grondin. Photos by Laura Pedulli and Roberta Meads.
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Pinewood Derby306 viewsIt was derby time for local Cub Scouts, who participated in the 2011 Pinewood Derby on February 5, 2011 at Old Rochester Regional Junior High. Photos courtesy of John DeMaggio.
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Science Fair306 viewsLuke Johns of Mattapoisett is pictured with a judge from the Falmouth Academy Science Fair. Mr. Johns won second place in the grades 9 through 11 for his project “A G. ruber oxygen isotope record from the western tropical Atlantic." Photo by Susan D. Moffat.
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Lax Fest306 viewsThe first-ever “Lax Fest” was held at ORR High School on Saturday, May 7, 2011. The event featured concessions, raffles, and lacrosse merchandise to raise money to help support the introduction of lacrosse at ORR. Photo by Felix Perez.
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