Some apple cider stories

My introduction to gathering wild apples for profit began in the mid-1960s. Dad and I hunted every weekend for rabbits, squirrels, and partridge. These hunts took us across Weston, Mount Holly, and Shrewsbury. In those days there were many abandoned … Continued

A Vermont legend

Bob and Susie Turco and I have been friends since my high school days. When I first knew them, they lived in the little house next to the library. I would often stop by when walking home from high school. … Continued

New England Cider Donuts sets up a sweet shop in Ludlow

LUDLOW, Vt. – Serving house-made cider doughnuts, small batch ice cream from Gifford’s in Maine, an assortment of pastries, and made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, New England Cider Donuts in Ludlow is a yummy new addition to the local sweet treat scene. … Continued

Belmont celebrates Cider Days

BELMONT, Vt. – The main intersection in downtown Belmont was closed to traffic on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8, while the town celebrated Cider Days, an annual event sponsored by the Mount Holly Community Association. Tents with local crafts and … Continued

Belmont Cider Days

MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – The Mount Holly Community Association invites you to come celebrate autumn at their annual Cider Days on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 8, from 12-4 p.m., on the Belmont … Continued

Belmont Cider Days

MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Watch fresh cider being made on an antique press, and enjoy home-baked apple treats in our historic mountain village. Cider Days also features live music, food, beer, and crafts vendors, and a library book sale. You … Continued

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