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Answers to Diana’s Quiz – July 18, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  The two Diomede Islands...

Outdoor chairs for sale

Two Faulkner 'zero gravity' chairs in navy,...

Caroline Yuill — obituary

Yuill (nee Drynan), Caroline Ann Peacefully at home...

Letters to the Editor

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Just wondering…

I wonder why the bunny and her baby insist on chewing on the pedals on my flowers in my garden. Despite the fact that I have sprinkled red pepper...

Calling all new residents to Mississippi Mills

Welcome. It’s so nice to meet you. It can be scary moving to a new town, but rest assured you have chosen wisely—your life is going to change for...

Reader comments on importance of volunteers

I was really pleased to see the News article published on the Mississippi Mills municipal website entitled From the Office of the Mayor – National Volunteer Week – April...
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Blot On The Landscape

by C.H. Wells Some weeks ago a letter to the editor of The Millstone reminded dog owners that other people's lawns are not canine toilets,...

Reader objects to plans for Don Maynard Park

We are now in another fight with town council. The park on Gale street was named after a well known citizen of Almonte Don Maynard....

Reader comments on Mayor’s actions at Council meeting

I was shocked by the behavior of our Mayor at the Mississippi Mills Council Meeting on the evening of Tuesday, June 28th when the...

Another reader in support of Heritage Conservation District

I am writing a short note to voice my support for the Heritage Conservation District (HCD) in downtown Almonte. As mentioned by others recently, Almonte...

Stephen Brathwaite comments on Heritage Conservation District

Years ago John Rivington (Rivington Appraisal Co.) told me that Almonte's property values were roughly 11% higher than other towns of equivalent distance to...

Open letter to Council about the Heritage Conservation District

An open letter to the council of Mississippi Mills:   Congratulations, you are in the process of dealing a blow to the concept of Heritage Designation...

Reader concerned about dumping of yard waste in town

by Monika Lunio The first time I set eyes on Almonte, was in the summer of 2010 and I fell instantly in love with the...

Concerned Property Owners Group Meeting June 7, 2016

Editor's note: Brian Gallagher submitted this article today. A near capacity crowd assembled at the Royal Canadian Legion on Bridge Street in Almonte, on the evening...

Reader comments on Heritage Conservation District

by John Muston Since my family and I arrived in Almonte nearly 30 yrs ago we have seen the town grow and flourish in almost...

Neighbours’ lawns aren’t canine toilets

We received this letter from a reader today. We entirely agree. Most home owners try to keep  lawns trim and tidy. In our neighborhood there are...

Readers weigh in on Wild Parsnip

EDITOR'S NOTE: We received these two letters today from readers in response to our coverage of the County's proposal to spray herbicide along local...

What I found on my walk

A reader sent us this rather discouraging letter and photo today. What I found on my walk Walking along my Mississippi Mills side road for less...

Ye Gods! – Part II

... And Retrograde Mars?! by C. H. Wells Apparently, not to be outdone , another of Mercury/Hermes' older brothers, Ares, will be accompanying him on his...

The Equator Experience

Especially on my days off work, sitting for a couple of hours in the Equator coffee shop is becoming quite the norm for Ken...
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