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166th Almonte Fair is nearly here

Well, it is close to one month until the 166th Almonte Fair (September 11-13, 2026). The Almonte Fair has been an annual fixture in our community since 1858 (less 2 pandemic...

Home Hospice North Lanark offers new grief and bereavement support group beginning August 18

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is inviting members of the community who are coping with the loss of a loved one to participate in a new 7-week Grief and...

Grilled Shrimp with Charmoula Sauce

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen combines grilled shrimp with tangy charmoula, a condiment that originated in North Africa. For the sauce, combine pepper, onion and spices...
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Fire ban on across MM

There is currently a burn ban in effect in Mississippi Mills. All open air fires are prohibited during a fire ban, even those properties that...

“Sis ‘n Bro” store to close this weekend

Editor's note: Allan Goddard shared this sad news about the closing of a local store that many of us have shopped in over the...

Chicken Marengo

by Susan Hanna This one-pot chicken dish from the New York Times is simple, quick and very, very tasty. Brown the chicken and then add...

‘Back to the Future’ – The Hub returns to 118 Mill Street!

The Hub Building Fund recently received a grant of just over $53,000, from Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation through the Eastern Ontario Development...

Pockets of Paradise: The Burnt Lands Alvar

by Gretta Bradley (I have learned that it takes a community to write an article about the Burnt Lands alvar. I want to thank, Neil...

Gardening in Almonte: Pakenham Project Approved!!

The Hunger Stop (aka Lanark County Food Bank) was delighted to learn last week that our application for a grant to build a community...

Hell may not have frozen over, but the town clock has

We've had this note from the team that's been caring for the Old Post Office clock in recent years. D'almontes: The clock has been affected by...

The poor old men of Mississippi Mills

by Jeff Mills I jest! It sure would be easy for the men of Mississippi Mills to be envious of the men of Carleton Place. After...

Sandra’s Best Decaf Bean Discovery Testimonial

by Sandra Lise, Pêches & Poivre on Mill Street Having switched to decaf coffee several years ago, I was on the hunt for a decent decaf...

Pockets of Paradise: Almonte Falls

We are delighted with the response to the Peaceful Pockets of Paradise initiative so far.  Karen Hirst, a regular Millstone reader and contributor, has...

Gardening in Almonte: Stumped!

Visitors to Almonte Library last week may have noticed a major change in the garden behind the Library. Three Manitoba Maples that graced the...

Tell us about ‘peaceful pockets of paradise’ in MM

Peaceful Pockets of Paradise in Mississippi Mills – coming soon to the Millstone! submitted by Theresa Peluso Residents in Mississippi Mills are blessed with magical, restorative,...

A cautionary Nova Scotia rail trail tale

Motorized use of the Nova Scotia Rails to Trails:  A decision they regret by Theresa Peluso First there was the vision, started at the 1991 East...

AGH warns of scam job posting

False listing of Administrative Assistant job at Almonte General Hospital It has come to our attention that there is an Administrative Assistant role being advertised...
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