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Mississippi Mills Film Society releases fall 2026 series tickets

The days are getting shorter and cooler....

Bachmann Overland train set for sale

I have an unopened Bachmann Overland Ho...

Lawn Bowling Club to host 96th Annual Governor General’s Tournament

Saturday, September 5, 2026 will be the...

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

Lawn Bowling Club to host 96th Annual Governor General’s Tournament

Saturday, September 5, 2026 will be the 96th Annual Governor General's Tournament, hosted by...

Upcoming election and the secret sauce

George Dunfield, who some will remember as a past Mayor of Almonte and generally...

New roof at St. George’s in Clayton

St. George’s Anglican Church in Clayton has its roof, including the steeple, reshingled by...

Arts & Culture

Justin Bordes Photography at the Corridor Gallery

August 9 – October 3 Almonte Branch Library 155 High Street, Almonte The Corridor...

Noreen Young’s early drawings on exhibit at the Sivarulrasa Gallery.

by Edith Cody-Rice Don’t let your daughter go to art school: she’ll never get a...

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...

Science & Nature

What Is That … on the Ditch Daisy?

The common white and yellow flowers of the ox-eye daisy are a familiar sight...

One Small Step into Nature: Discover the Festival of the Wild Child

Every great journey begins with one small step. An acorn starts small before growing into...

Be aware: Mississippi water flows “significantly higher than normal”

Residents and visitors are advised that water flows on the Mississippi River are currently...

Obituaries

Deschenes Chesser, Christiane (Chris) — obituary

Deschenes Chesser, Christiane (Chris) February 28, 1951 – August 7, 2026 Chris passed...

Norma McIntyre — obituary

MCINTYRE, Norma May 14, 1943 – August 1, 2026 It is with heavy...

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,...

Billboard

Mississippi Mills Film Society releases fall 2026 series tickets

The days are getting shorter and cooler. The leaves...

Native plants sale in West Carleton!

Native Plants & Clay, September 12 and 13, 6114...

Classifieds

Bachmann Overland train set for sale

I have an unopened Bachmann Overland Ho E-Z Track...

Winemaking equipment for sale

Everything to get started -  $125.00 Primary Fermenter ...

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Your Letters & Stories

Awakening at the Swamp

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader I hope that you are enjoying these cooler days of summer,...

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...

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