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The Tunic Show at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

by Edith Cody-Rice On Saturday August 1, the...

Beth Gillan — obituary

Margaret Elizabeth Gillan (née Blair), affectionately known...

Grilled Shrimp with Charmoula Sauce

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test...

R. Tait McKenzie and Naismith collections will stay at Kintail

Editor's Note: The future of the R. Tait McKenzie and Naismith collections at the Mill of Kintail has been uncertain for some time now. We are happy to share this good news: The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is pleased to announce that a proposal from the Municipality of Mississippi...

Thank you for your donations

The Millstone would like to heartily and gratefully thank all of the donors who came forward during our recent...

Operators are NOT standing by: The Millstone’s occasional fundraising drive

I’m pretty sure I’ve used this gag before, playing off the catchphrase heard in countless infomercials and telethons. Anyway: The...

Living

Grilled Shrimp with Charmoula Sauce

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen combines grilled shrimp with tangy charmoula,...

Honey Sesame Halloumi Spinach Salad

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for a tasty, light meal on a warm...

Almonte Lawn Bowling Club “rolls for the cure”

July 20 was a lovely evening and the members of the Almonte Lawn Bowling...

Arts & Culture

The Tunic Show at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

by Edith Cody-Rice On Saturday August 1, the Mississippi Mills Textile Museum was mobbed in...

Join the Woods Singers of Almonte

The Woods Singers of Almonte are back from a hiatus and are ready to...

MICHAEL PITTMAN and BARBARA GAMBLE at Sivarulrasa Gallery

Shows run: August 1 – September 4, 2026 Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday August 1, 2pm-4pm From August...

Science & Nature

What is that … Serious Sipper?

The wildlife we see at the cottage eat a wide variety of foods, from...

Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust secures new Clyde Lake Nature Reserve

Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust secures new Clyde Lake Nature Reserve with strong community and...

Mississippi Madawaska Land trust welcomes Ramsey Hart as new executive director

In organizations, as in nature, change is inevitable, and the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust...

Obituaries

Beth Gillan — obituary

Margaret Elizabeth Gillan (née Blair), affectionately known as Beth, passed away...

Bob Thomson — obituary

In Loving Memory of Robert ("Bob”) Thomson April 15, 1941 – July 24,...

Diane Whiting — obituary

In Loving Memory of Diane Whiting Diane passed away peacefully July 26, yielding...

Ed George — obituary

George,  Edward Archibald Passed away peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital on July...

Billboard

Veterans coffee at the Legion, August 6

Pop-up market, August 8

Join Garden Inspiration and Perth Soups FOR A MIDSUMMER...

Classifieds

For sale: Antique oak cabinet

Sturdy antique oak cabinet with wooden button closure, shelf...

For sale: Winter tires on rims

Four winter tires in great shape, Bridgestone Blizzaks 225/65R17...

Daily Crossword

A new, easy crossword every day of the week.

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Your Letters & Stories

Thank you

On Saturday Evening, July 25th, I spent some time in the filled-to-capacity Almonte Hospital Emergency...

Thanks to a Caring Community

Many thanks to all those who responded to my article in the Millstone last month...

Just wondering…

I wonder why the bunny and her baby insist on chewing on the pedals on...

Calling all new residents to Mississippi Mills

Welcome. It’s so nice to meet you. It can be scary moving to a new...

Reader comments on importance of volunteers

I was really pleased to see the News article published on the Mississippi Mills municipal...

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