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Diana’s Quiz – August 8, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  How many breaths do...

Diana’s Quiz – August 8, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  What is the name...

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

Residents and visitors are advised that water...

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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...

Honey Sesame Halloumi Spinach Salad

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for a tasty, light meal on a warm summer day, try this salad from NYT Cooking. Make the dressing and toss it with...
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AGH paddle event back on for August 13

The AGH – FVM Foundation has rescheduled its inaugural Paddle for AGH event to Sunday, Aug. 13. The event, originally scheduled for Canada Day, was...

Gay Cook’s Strawberry Shortcake

by Gay Cook Makes 1 9-inch (22.5 cm) round cake Baking: 30 minutes Assembly: 15 minutes There is always a debate about whether strawberry shortcake should be made...

High-speed rural Internet coming closer in MM

by MM2020 MM2020 is a volunteer organization that has been working with the town's Community Economic Development Committee for the past eight months. Our goal...

Gardening in Almonte: What is a weed?

My dictionary defines a weed as “a plant considered undesirable, unattractive, or troublesome, especially one growing where it is not wanted, as in a...

Yard of the Week — Janet Morris

Janet Morris’ cottage garden  at 140 Union Street North makes passersby stop and admire the front yard that is brimming with flowers. Seventeen years...

Yard of the Week: Jutta and Michael Barker

Nestled on Elizabeth Street in the village of Pakenham, this tidy and attractive garden is planted for three-season interest. Starting with spring bulbs, then on...

Toasted Quinoa, Broccolini and Date Salad

by Susan Hanna This salad from Food and Drink is a great accompaniment to grilled meats and would also be hearty enough to serve as...

Gardening in Almonte: Let’s Get Social! 

As a person who falls at the extreme introvert end of the introvert/extrovert continuum, I have found the book The Introvert Advantage by Marti...

Mills Community Support names new CEO

The Board of Directors for Mills Community Support is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Robert Eves, effective July 10,...

“Kick off to Summer” Supper Social last week

Mills Community Support hosts “Kick off to Summer” Supper Social on June 27 On Tuesday, June 27, we hosted a large and happy crowd of...

Yard of the Week – Pakenham ‘Marigold Hat’

The Yard of the Week is a large Marigold Hat that was planted in Pakenham, near the Pakenham Five Span Bridge. The attractive and bright...

Gay Cook’s Cheddar Oatmeal Soda Bread

by Gay Cook A soda bread is a joy that is easy to make for a for summer picnics or a bicycle trip or just a family...

Gardening in Almonte: Scapes & Suckers

Delicious Garlic Scapes The flower/seed heads that grow on a long stem from the middle of the garlic plant are called ‘scapes’. They can be...

Mike Coxon retires as CEO of Mills Community Support

On behalf of the Board of Directors for Mills Community Support, and with regret on the one hand and many well-wishes on the other,...
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