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Noreen Young Award for the Arts by Puppets Up! achieves a major endowment milestone

Left to right – Jenny Sheffield, Artistic...

Christine Southwick — obituary

Christine Lesley Southwick (Mom, Sister, Friend) In her...

Leaves are falling: drop off yours

For each of the past four years,...

Homicide investigation launched after body found in burning car

A vehicle fire in Mississippi Mills last Friday has turned into a homicide investigation. Emergency responders called to a wooded area near Ramsay Concession 12 on September 11 found 37-year-old Colin Campbell of Mississippi Mills dead inside the burning car. OPP officers don't believe there is an ongoing danger to...

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...

Thank you for your donations

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

Living

Leaves are falling: drop off yours

For each of the past four years, the Community Compost Composer team has been...

Ramsay Ward candidate notes potential conflict of interest

Hello, my name is John Cochran, and I am on the ballot for Ramsay...

Grilled Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Charred Fingerling Potato Salad

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen combines succulent spice-rubbed pork tenderloin with...

Arts & Culture

Noreen Young Award for the Arts by Puppets Up! achieves a major endowment milestone

Left to right – Jenny Sheffield, Artistic Director of Puppets Up!; Jane Torrance, Chair...

Expressions of Art 2026: Meet The Artists Behind the Art

West Carleton Arts Society’s signature juried exhibition returns to Carp Saturday October 3 (8...

ANN-MARIE BROWN and ELAINE CARR at Sivarulrasa Gallery

Shows run: September 26 – October 30, 2026 Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday September 26, 2pm-4pm From September...

Science & Nature

Fall colours are coming – plan your Blueberry Mountain hike

September can be a deceptive month – warm, bright, and summery at first glance...

What Is That … White Plant Part?

In the ‘green’ world of plants, white parts can be seen sometimes in flowers,...

Explore Ontario’s highlands with Upland Nature Guides

Official launch of Upland Nature Guides Outdoor business offers guided day hikes across Ontario’s highlands Griffith,...

Obituaries

Christine Southwick — obituary

Christine Lesley Southwick (Mom, Sister, Friend) In her 65th year, Christine passed...

Ray Sample — obituary

Sample, “Ray” Michael Raymond (Self proclaimed Mayor of Corkery) Passed away peacefully with family...

Michael Thompson — obituary

With heavy hearts, the family announces that following a lengthy yet...

Julie McGrath — obituary

Julie Ann McGrath, at the age of 68, passed away peacefully...

Billboard

Veterans coffee & buddy check-in, October 1

Event: Veterans Coffee & Buddy Check-in Date: Thursday, October 1,...

Senior Climate Witness Caravan

The Senior Climate Witness Caravan ( https://seniorsclimatewitness.ca/ ) will...

Classifieds

Vintage bath tub for sale

Brand/supplier: James Robertson Co. Ltd., Montreal Type: Cast-iron...

Weber Q3200 BBQ for sale

I have a BBQ that I finally set up...

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Your Letters & Stories

Dear Almonte: We Need to Talk

It’s not you, Almonte. It’s me. It’s nothing you did. You’ve been great… really! You welcomed...

Naming Things After Trump

Reflections from the Swamp Richard van Duyvendyk Dear Reader, As most of you know, I am not very...

Presentation on spreading of municipal waste on agricultural land

On Tuesday evening, August 25th, we had a chance to present in front of council...

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...

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