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Marion Natural History Museum356 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group enjoyed learning the history of the Bird Island lighthouse and viewing the return of the birds to the island. We spotted roseate terns, common terns, oyster catchers, some unhappy Canadian geese, and a nesting mallard duck. We also learned about the recent restoration efforts made by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to improve drainage and provide adequate nesting habitat for the returning birds. We wish to thank Isaac and Pete of the Marion Har
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Michelle Cusolito356 viewsChildren’s author and Rochester resident Michelle Cusolito read from her latest release “Flying Deep” on July 23 at Rochester’s Plumb Library. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Young People’s Concert356 viewsThe Marion Concert Band catered to the young ones on July 27 during its children’s-themed performance, “Young People’s Concert,” with selected songs familiar to children. Here, band conductor Tobias Monte sits onstage with the children, firing up their imaginations, and handing out instruments for the children to experiment with. Photos by Jean Perry
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Silvershell Encampment356 viewsHistory was once again alive on Sunday, August 12, for the 2018 Silvershell Encampment in Marion. Participants setting up camp represented Fairhaven and its surrounding towns, as well as Wareham, Rehoboth, Yarmouth, and Rhode Island. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair356 viewsFair goers crowded the Rochester Fairgrounds this past weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the Rochester Country Fair. Whether it was the antique tractor pull, the pie eating contest, the dairy goat show, or the fiddle contest, there was something for everyone. Photos by Sarah Storer
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Marion Natural History Museum356 viewsOn Saturday, October 6, the Marion Natural History Museum and the Sippican Lands Trust enjoyed learning about the New England landscape with Tom Wessels, author of “Reading the Forested Landscape” and "Forest Forensics". Tom spoke about how clearing land for agriculture, forestry products, and other influences has shaped our current wooded areas.
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Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 356 viewsThe Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 5k brought scores of runners out to the Marion village streets on November 18. Although there were no actual turkeys trotting, thoughts of Thanksgiving dinner are trotting through many of our thoughts as we approach Thanksgiving. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Marion Holiday Stroll356 viewsThe Marion village streets were filled with holiday revelers on Sunday, December 9, for the annual Marion Holiday Stroll. Santa’s boat docked at the Marion Wharf where the faces of hundreds of children lit up at his arrival. Santa boarded a horse-drawn carriage and paraded through the streets, passing businesses offering free goodies and dodging the whereabouts of that old Grinch who didn’t seem to mind Christmas coming at all this year. Photos by Jean Perry
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Heathers356 views“Heathers: The Musical (High School Edition)” is Tabor Academy’s pick for this year’s winter musical opening on Thursday, February 14, and running through Saturday, February 16. The shows start at 7:30 pm at Tabor’s Fireman Center for the Performing Arts in Hoyt Hall at 245 Front Street, Marion. The shows are free and open to the general public, and no tickets or reservations are required. Photos by Jean Perry
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Ned’s Point356 viewsPenny Sargent sent in this picture of the full moon at Ned’s Point.
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Spring Fest356 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust held its post town-wide clean up Spring Fest at Washburn Park on April 27, featuring music, inflatable archery, face painting, crafts, and booths to raise awareness of marine life and the effect of plastic on our oceans. Photos by Jean Perry
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Memorial Day Boat Race356 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race went off with very few hitches, despite the bursting of the bog flume at Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir just a couple days before the race. This year the weather was fine – maybe a tad hot for the racers, says Boat Race Chairman Art Benner, but great weather to kick off the summer season. Photos by Jean Perry
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