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5 Wednesdays in July concert series

Friends of Augusta Street Park volunteers have...

Pat Larson — obituary

Larson Patrick John Howard September 7, 1951 – July...

Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad

This delicious and nutritious salad from NYT...

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Operators are NOT standing by: The Millstone’s occasional fundraising drive

I’m pretty sure I’ve used this gag before, playing off the catchphrase heard in countless infomercials and telethons. Anyway: The Millstone isn't holding a telethon. But you may have read...

The Millstone is 15 years old today

by Edith Cody-Rice When my husband, Val Sears, and I built our home in Almonte in 2007–08, Val —retired from the Toronto Star — decided he would create a press...

Mayor Lowry is standing for re-election

Mayor Christa Lowry has sent us this note: April 30, 2026 To the residents of Mississippi Mills: I am proud to share that I am standing for re-election as Mayor of Mississippi...
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Man flees after crashing car, knocking out power

From the OPP: The Lanark Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a single-vehicle collision, which left two people with injuries. OPP officers, Lanark County...

Major police operation in Almonte winds down

As of 2 p.m. on Thursday numerous OPP officers were on scene at the corner of Johanna Street and Robert Hill Street in Almonte....

OPP report abduction attempt near Pakenham

On July 22, 2020, officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an attempted abduction south...

Mayor Lowry responds to racism in Mississippi Mills

A month ago, I made a statement denouncing racism, discrimination and hate. I also committed to and encouraged others to learn and to listen....

OPP arrest suspect in Carleton Place murder

UPDATE July 15, 2:23 pm A 30-year-old man who was the subject of an emergency alert in eastern Ontario Wednesday and was wanted in connection with...

Baby osprey successfully ‘renested’ in Almonte

Submitted by Amanda Pulker-Mok, with special thanks to Safe Wings Ottawa @safewings, the Wild Bird Care Centre @wildbirdcarecentre, and Stittsville Tree Services @treesandstumps. On Thursday,...

Face coverings to be mandatory in enclosed public places tomorrow

Today, Medical Officers of Health from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit and those of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark, Renfrew County and Ottawa announced a...

Mayor Lowry responds to desecration of PRIDE flag

Canada has some of the most advanced LGBT rights in the world. Since 1969, same-sex sexual activity has been legal. Since 1995, discrimination on...

Textile Museum PRIDE flag stolen, destroyed

I have received this discouraging news from the Board chair of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. Come on Mississippi Mills -- we are better...

The alameda is here

by Brent Eades A tractor-trailer carrying about a hundred Sugar Maples, together with MM and County backhoes and a crew of hard-working volunteers, arrived at...

Leave It to Beaver…to highlight Almonte’s heart

by D.J. Stephenson Seeking, as we all are, a distraction from the current news cycle, it was wonderful to see a disparate group of locals...

Malcolm Street fire victim speaks to the Millstone

by Edith Cody-Rice The Millstone interviewed Jaclyn Smithson, one of four tenants affected by the spectacular and tragic house fire that destroyed two residences and...

Major fire on Malcolm Street

I've been seeing reports on Facebook of a house fire on Malcolm Street and I just tuned in to the police and fire scanner...

Local businesses raise $23,000 for much-needed ventilator

Westview Projects Fundraising Drive - $23,000 raised! Local businesses donate to ensure safe transportation for Almonte General Hospital patients. Several weeks ago, three young businessmen...
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