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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

I’ve written here before about my interest...

Tait McKenzie students curate book list for National Library Collection

Students at R. Tait McKenzie Public School are helping...

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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

I’ve written here before about my interest in the spread of AI technologies, from their halting early steps when they seemed like little more than mildly amusing party tricks,...

Al Potvin Family foundation donates $40,000 to help support Civitan accessible playground

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is pleased to announce a recent donation to the Almonte Civitan Club in the amount of $40,000. The donation will go towards the Civitan Club’s fundraising...

Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is healthy, hearty and delicious. Blanch the greens and cook the eggs in boiling water. Remove the greens and eggs but reserve...

Home Hospice North Lanark seeks Volunteer Treasurer

Volunteer Treasurer – Board of Directors Home Hospice North Lanark is a community-based, not-for-profit hospice dedicated to providing compassionate care, comfort, and support to individuals and...

Grief and Bereavement Support Group

Navigating grief is a deeply personal journey, but no one has to face it alone. Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is offering a safe...

Baked Shells

by Susan Hanna This is another recipe from Alison Roman’s Something from Nothing that is perfect for a cold winter night. Make the sauce by...

Almonte Junior Civitans give back!

Almonte Junior Civitans are sharing their time and energy with our community. They donated the results of their fundraising efforts this year to causes in...

Spotlight on Wellness: The Power of Connection in Mississippi Mills

In small towns like ours, looking out for one another comes naturally. We wave to neighbours, check in on friends, and notice when someone...

Chili Days Shuffleboard Tournament results

Mississippi Mills Chili Days Shuffleboard Tournament on Feb. 17, 2026 The Almonte Arena was the site of the annual all-day Chili Days Shuffleboard Tournament on...

Spicy Pork Soup with Pasta and Parmesan

by Susan Hanna This is another great recipe from Alison Roman’s new cookbook, Something From Nothing. Season ground pork, brown it and add garlic, fennel...

Provincial grant gives Union Hall year-round access

$28,300 OTF grant from the Ontario government makes full-year access to historic community hall possible On Sunday, local MPP John Jordan met with the...

Millstone submitters: Let’s talk about PDF and PNG

And why you should never send us anything in either file format. Since the Millstone launched back in 2011, we've posted about 20,000 articles, ads,...

Ground Beef Biryani with Cumin Raita

by Susan Hanna If you like Indian flavours, try this recipe from NYT Cooking. The list of spices is long, but the flavour is worth...

Home Hospice North Lanark’s annual tree fundraiser returns for 2026

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) has proudly supported and served the communities of North Lanark since 2012. Since 2015, our Annual Tree Campaign has...

Spaceflight experiment conducted by three Mississippi Mills schools

Article by grade 6 student at R. Tait McKenzie Public School This year, 2025-2026, grade 4, 5 and 6 students at R. Tait McKenzie, Naismith...

Mississippi Mills Community Fund exceeds fundraising goal

Early believers help launch Mississippi Mills Community Fund, exceeding fundraising goal Mississippi Mills, ON, January 26, 2026 — The Mississippi Mills Community Fund (MMCF) is...

Caramelized Beans with Tomato and Cabbage

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Alison Roman’s new cookbook, Something from Nothing, creates a delicious recipe from humble ingredients. Brown cabbage, add shallots and...

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