September brings one of my favorite times of the year and a true bounty of opportunity to experience the very best that Vermont has to offer. The days are still warm enough to enjoy a hike to Little Rock Pond or an afternoon paddle and swim at Lowell Lake State park in Londonderry, but the evenings are getting cool and the colors will slowly start creeping their way down the hills and into the West River Valley. This month, be sure to enjoy the Weston Antiques Show from October 2-3 and the Weston Craft Show from October 9-11. There are also numerous fall, foliage and harvest fairs and events. As always, don't hesitate to reach out to me and say hello or check on the health of our local real estate market. Be well and stay in touch!  - Claudia Harris Broker/Owner Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate E-Mail: Claudia HarrisWebsite: http://www.mmmrealestate.com (802)824-3176 
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Vermont's Historic Newspapers - FREE Access Online
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Isn't the Londonderry Sifter a great name for a newspaper? Soon readers will be able to find this and other newly digitized historic Vermont newspapers online.
The Vermont Digital Newspaper Project (VTDNP) recently announced the titles, including the Londonderry Sifter, that will be digitized as part of the final phase of the Project. The new selections feature newspapers from various regions of the state, including titles from Rutland, Manchester, Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls. These newspapers will be online and freely available by mid-summer 2016.
The VTDNP has already digitized over 250,000 pages of historic Vermont newspapers during its first two cycles. This third cycle will be the last for the federally funded project.
The titles currently in process are:
* Orleans County Monitor (1913-1922)
* Rutland Weekly Herald (1861-1873)
* Brattleboro Reformer family (1879-1922)
* Londonderry Sifter (1884-1921)
* Manchester Journal (1861-1922)
* Herald and News (1888-1910) (West Randolph, Orange County)
* Barre Daily Times (1903-1922)
* Bellows Falls Times (1856-1903)
Add these to the plethora of Vermont historical newspapers already digitized under the project, and it is clear that the VTDNP is an unqualified success. All of the titles already digitized can be accessed for free at Chronicling America. There are over 250,000 pages of keyword searchable Vermont historic newspapers chronicling history as it happened in Vermont.
Information Courtesy of Darcy Duval and the Londonderry Monthly Newsletter
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Expand Your Digital Horizons at the Weston Library!
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Adult Digital Literacy Series at Wilder Memorial Library
Weston's Wilder Memorial Library would like to welcome adults of all ages to attend their Adult Digital Literacy Series. Thanks to a grant from the Vermont Country Store and sponsorship by Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate, the library will be offering a series of six basic level classes, part presentation and part hands on practice, for adults on different digital topics. With ten slots per class, a RSVP is required to attend. Call (802)824-4307 or email wilderweston@gmail.com to RSVP. Each class will start at 10:30 AM at the library and will be lead by Eric Read of Eclectic Technologies or Virgil Fuller from the Vermont Library Association.
The schedule is:
- 9/1 Internet Safety & Web Browsing 101
- 9/15 Email 101
- 10/6 Microsoft Word 101
- 10/23 Listen Up! Vermont eBook Training
- 11/3 Twitter 101
- 11/17 Facebook 101
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Super-Simple Grilled Vegetables
September is National Organic Harvest Month and in honor of the abundance of produce at the farmers' markets, please enjoy this super-simple but always crowd-pleasing recipe for grilled summer and autumn vegetables.
- 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
 - 4 medium zucchini and or summer squash, sliced in ½ to ¾ inch slices
- 1 large Vidalia onion, peeled and sliced in ½ slices with the layers separated into rings
- 1 basket of cherry to grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme (or 1 tsp. dried)
- 1 teaspoon of fresh oregano (or ½ tsp. dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ - 1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze (Trader Joe's has a great one) - this can either be omitted or you can substitute two teaspoons of regular balsamic vinegar
Special tools: Gas or charcoal BBQ grill and a grill pan or wire rack (the more flat surface area, the better)
- Preheat your grill to medium-high or about 375-400 degrees.
- Place your grill pan on the grill to heat up.
- Place the eggplant, squash/zucchini and onion in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil, add the herbs and salt and pepper to taste and toss well coating all vegetables with the oil.
- Place vegetables in your grill pan and spread out over the pan's surface area.
- Cook for 15 minutes, stirring every 7-8 minutes.
- After about 15 minutes, add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, again stirring every 7-8 minutes, until done.
- Move the vegetables to a nice serving dish, drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve warm or room temperature.
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Spotlight Property For Sale
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Home at Last . . . 
Landgrove, VT
$395,000
Set on a park-like 2.5+/- acre lot and surrounded by beautiful stone walls and woods, this beautiful 3BR/4BA home was designed to be spacious and modern while retaining the classic lines and charm of a traditional New England Cape. An open floor plan (upstairs and down) compliments the interior spaces, and design features like plaster walls, honey-toned natural trim, pretty brickwork and over-sized windows make this a relaxing place to spread out and make yourselves at home. There is a grand master suite with an office "nook, upper level Great Room and a full, unfinished basement with lots of windows that could add another 1000+/- sqft to finish off if needed. This special spot is located almost at the end of a charming, town-maintained road and just a few minutes to town (shopping), Hapgood Pond (walking, swimming and fishing) and skiing at Stratton, Bromley, Magic or Okemo is between 10-30 minutes away. A strong rental history makes this as solid an investment as its foundation!
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(Note: If you know of a community event that you would like included in this calendar, please submit the information to Claudia Harris (click link here) no later than the 10th of the preceding month.)
Wednesday, September 16
Collecting, Preserving and Sharing Garden Seeds - Join Emmett Dunbar, owner of Anjali Farms on Middletown Road in Londonderry, will discuss how collecting garden seeds saves money, helps ensure plant diversity, creates new, custom varieties that grow best in your backyard and can empower people about food security. 1:30 PM at Neighborhood Connections in Londonderry. No charge, but reservations requested; Call (802) 824-4343 to RSVP.
Thursday, September 17
A Sense of Place: Vermont's Farm Legacy - The character of a place is shaped by its cultural heritage and folklife, the informal traditions of family and community that guide the ways in which a person plans a meal, treats a neighbor, or understands civic responsibility. In Vermont the cultural legacy of farming has strongly influenced the identity of Vermonters, and it is these distinctive traditions, which have persisted even with the decline in farm numbers, that help make the state unique. This lecture by Gregory Sharrow explores the fabric of farm culture in the past and probes its relationship to the world of Vermont today. Hosted by Neighborhood Connections. Londonderry, Neighborhood Connections, 5700 Mountain Marketplace, 6:30 pm. Mary Claire Schwartz, (802) 824-4343.
September 19 - October 18
Fall Foliage Train Rides from the Chester Depot - Leave the car and the crowded roads behind and see the beauty of the fall foliage in the Green Mountains by train! Roll past rivers, farms, and covered bridges. Three round trips each day from the depot in Chester. Fall Foliage train rides departing from Chester Depot at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 19th to October 18th. Two rounds trips between Chester and Ludlow, and one round trip between Chester and Rockingham each day. Adults $25.00, Children $20.00. Call 802-658-2550 for more information.
September 19 - 20
Fall Festival on the Chester Green - Kicking off the fall season in beautiful Chester, VT, this is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in New England" and you can explore the unique handmade crafts offered by over 60 vendors lining the green. Handmade crafts include wood products, glass, jewelry, photography, watercolors, fiber arts, paper arts, pottery, quilts, soaps and more! Discover the Beer Garden behind the Fullerton Inn, stroll through the quaint stone village, and sample a wide variety of interesting food. Live artisan demonstrations are scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday. www.chesterfallfestival.org
Wednesday, September 23
Preserve Your Garden's Bounty - Somara Zwick, an active Windham County Extension Master Gardener will tell you how to. Imagine preparing fresh blueberry muffins in February! Whether you pickle it, freeze it, or can it - learn various methods to extend the life of your summer garden harvest well into the winter season. 1:30 PM at Neighborhood Connections in Londonderry. No charge, but reservations requested; Call (802) 824-4343 to RSVP.
Thursday, September 24
Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project - Dr. Jack Mayer tells the story of Irena Sendler, a holocaust hero who rescued 2,500 children from the Warsaw ghetto. Sendler's story remained unknown after the war-until three Kansas teens uncovered a reference to her heroism 60 years later. They helped transform her story into a National History Day play called Life in a Jar, finally bringing recognition to Sendler's heroism and helping to open dialogue about the Holocaust in Poland. The "girls from Kansas" continue to champion Sendler's legacy-courage, tolerance, and respect for all, and are living examples of the power individuals have to change the world. Hosted by the Springfield Town Library. Springfield Town Library, Flinn Room, 43 Main St, 6:30 pm. Springfield Town Library, (802) 885-3108.
Saturday, September 26
The Peru Fair - The place to see and be seen! An old fashioned one-day fair with food/crafts/arts/music in the beautiful mountain town of Peru. Parking is at Bromley. Entry is $6. 9AM-4PM with the best little parade at 9:45. Rain or Shine. http://www.perufair.org/Peru_Fair/Home.html
Monday, September 28
Mildred's Final Crusin' for the season from 5:30-7:00 located at The Vermont Country Store parking lot. Drive up in your classic car or hot rod and enjoy the fun.
Tuesday, September 29
Medicare 101 - New to Medicare? Getting ready to enroll? Marguerite Mason, certified to offer Medicare Insurance Assistance, will answer your questions in a scheduled appointment. Get one-on-one assistance from Marguerite - who has helped so many in our area figure out the ins and outs of Medicare as well as Part D insurance plans. She will address Part D in an October 15th session of one-on-one appointments. Again, check out the web-site for more information. 10am - 4pm, call Neighborhood Connections at (802)824-4343 for information or to register.
Wednesday, September 30
Planting Garlic - Fall is the time to plant garlic! Cheryl Wilfong, a Windham County Extension Master Gardener, will discuss Planting Garlic as well as Other Joys of Fall Gardening. 1:30 PM at Neighborhood Connections in Londonderry. No charge, but reservations requested; Call (802) 824-4343 to RSVP.
October 2 - 3
Weston Antiques Show - Best small show in New England, according to the New York Times. distinguished antiques dealers throughout New England, and from across the country, converge in Weston to display the finest in American and English furniture, accessories, Americana, folk art, silver, samplers, paintings, oriental rugs, jewelry and more! Admission is $10, includes readmission. See more at: http://westonantiquesshow.org/.
October 3-4
27th Annual Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds - The Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival celebrates small farms and natural fiber with over 70 vendors offering fleece and yarn, fiber animals, handspinning and fiber crafting equipment and supplies, handcrafted wool items, small ruminant equipment and supplies, fencing materials, meat and cheese. The Festival includes contests, fiber arts classes, shepherd workshops, herding dog demos, fleece sale and more set against a backdrop of rolling hills during the peak of Vermont fall foliage. Sat: 10-5, Sun: 10-4. Adults: $6, Seniors: $5, Children under 12: $1. http://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/
Thursday, October 8
Poets and Their Craft Lecture Series - Poet Baron Wormser presents his lecture, "The Irony and the Ecstasy: On the Nature of Poetry," which will include selections of his poetry. Audience discussion with Wormser to follow the lecture. Hosted by the Sundog Poetry Center. Funded in part with a VHC grant. Chester, Misty Valley Books, 58 Common St, 7:00 pm. Tamra Higgins, (802) 598-0340.
October 9-11
32nd Annual Weston Craft Show - a juried exhibit of exceptional Vermont artisans, representing works in baskets, ceramics, folk art, glass, jewelry, lighting, paper, fiber, leather, mosaics, pastels, sculpture, wearable art, and wood. The Weston Craft Show is held at the Weston Playhouse and is produced by the Weston Craft Show Committee with all proceeds supporting the preservation of Weston's historic museums. More than $500,000 has been raised over the years. Come join us and celebrate the art of fine Vermont craftsmanship at Vermont's premier crafts show. www.westoncraftshow.com
October 10 - 11
Cider Days in Belmont - Old fashioned cider pressing on the Village Green at the crossroads in Belmont. Local artisans selling their crafts, cider sale, bake sale, and book sale. Voting in the photo contest for the 2016 Mount Holly Calendar. Sat. & Sun., October 10th & 11th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm & noon - 4:00 pm. http://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/event/cider-days-belmont/
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Featured Area Properties for Sale
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NEW LISTING
Weston Contemporary with Views
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NEW LISTING
Pretty Country Cape
92 Nichols Road
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NEW LISTING
6+ BR Vacation Home
302 Route 11
Peru, VT
$175,000
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UNDER CONTRACT
69 Burton Road
Weston, VT
$300,000
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End-of-the-Road with 42+ Acres
463 Arrau Road
Andover, VT
$550,000
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VT Meeting House
908 Under the Mountain Road
South Londonderry, VT
$525,000
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7 Cody RoadLandgrove, VT $450,000
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58.4+/- Acres - Meadows and Views
Popple Dungeon and Howard Hill RoadsWindham, VT $235,000
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Overlooking Weston
67 Chester Mtn Rd
Weston, VT
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Perfect Vacation Get-Away
1404 Andover Ridge
Andover, VT
$285,000
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Peace & Quiet
8.5+/- Acres
Arrau Road
Andover, VT
$99,000
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Gathering Spot
19 Obed Moore Road Weston, VT $645,000 |
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Post and Beam
with Mountain Views
232 Pierce Ridge Rd
Londonderry, VT
$340,000
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Streamside in Londonderry
299 Route 121
Londonderry, VT
$175,000
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UNDER CONTRACT
Andover Idyll
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Building Lot
5.4+/- Acres
Moses Pond Road
Weston, VT
$50,000
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8.5 Acres in Andover
Andover Ridge Road
Andover, VT
$69,000
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Weston Heights
3.63+/- Acres
Lot 19 - Middle Road
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Surrounded by Nat'l Forest38 Breznick Road
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Weston Hills Ranch
57 Obed Moore RoadWeston, VT $259,000
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SOLD
Weston Cape
996 Route 100
Weston, VT
$135,000
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3542 Weston Andover Andover, VT $229,000
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Beautiful Views
10.25 +/- Acres
Spruce Drive
Andover, VT $79,000
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22+ Hillside Acres
North of Town
on Rt 100
Weston, VT
$95,000
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Mary Mitchell Miller is a proud member of the Northern New England Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and our website features unrestricted access to property listings for sale in the State of Vermont.
Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate has been working with buyers and sellers of southern Vermont real estate in the tri-mountain area between Okemo, Bromley and Stratton ski areas for almost 40 years. We are a full-service real estate brokerage firm specializing in the sale of fine homes and properties in Weston, Londonderry, Peru, Landgrove, Dorset, Manchester, Andover, Chester, Ludlow (Okemo Mountain), Mount Holly, Stratton, Winhall and Windham. Fully licensed in Vermont.
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