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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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Thief steals money raised for first responders at Almonte event

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is one of the more discouraging things we've heard in a while. This weekend the Hometown Hearts group held a fundraiser at...

Council appoints Rickey Minnille deputy mayor

by Edith Cody-Rice In a council meeting lasting only twenty minutes, including the singing of O Canada, Rickey Minnille was chosen as the deputy mayor...

Almonte resident is awarded posthumous Medal of Bravery

Governor General Julie Payette has named a local man a posthumous winner of a Medal of Bravery:  Barry Parks, M.B. (deceased) Almonte, Ontario On October 5, 2013, Barry...

Democracy in action at the Almonte Old Town Hall

by Edith Cody-Rice  Or as close as you are going to get to democracy given that council opted to appoint a deputy mayor rather than...

Mayor Christa Lowry on filling of Deputy Mayor position

by Christa Lowry I have been receiving many questions about the process to fill the Deputy Mayor vacancy.   My intention with this article...

ADHS students excel across the board

ADHS — a provincial powerhouse by Pippa Norman Are you seeking a spark of inspiration to ward off your winter blues? Look no further than the...

Council chambers packed once again

by Edith Cody-Rice Council meetings appear to be the best entertainment in town these days. Once again, on March 5, the council chamber was packed...

ADHS boys basketball team wins OFSAA gold

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is an updated version of the story. I was sent a link to a school board press release about the team,...

Wild parsnip spraying and deputy mayor vote dominate council meeting

by Edith Cody-RIce  Once again a packed gallery with citizens spilling out into the foyer, witnessed council's deliberations on Tuesday February 19. The most contentious...

Mary Lou Souter receives Ontario Library Association award

submitted by Susan Hanna On February 2, 2019, Almonte resident Mary Lou Souter was presented with the President's Award for Exceptional Achievement at the Ontario Library...

MM Council votes to revoke Don Maynard Park by-law

by Edith Cody-Rice Before a packed gallery, Mississippi Mills Council tonight voted 3-2 in a recorded vote to revoke the bylaw permitting the sale and...

Man surrenders to OPP after Bridge Street stand-off

We've received this release from the Lanark OPP. No other information is available at this time. BARRICADED MALE SURRENDERS PEACEFULLY TO POLICE (ALMONTE, ON) - Around 9:40...

Deputy Mayor John Levi passes away

Deputy Mayor John Levi passed away yesterday after falling ill while vacationing in Florida. In a statement this morning Mayor Christa Lowry said, "Council and...

Library board chair wins major award

On February 2, 2019, Mary Lou Souter, Chair of the Mississippi Mills Public Library Board, will be in Toronto to accept the Ontario Library...
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