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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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OPP officers injured in Almonte confrontation

We've received this information from the OPP. (ALMONTE, ON) - On June 12, 2018, at approximately 10:22 a.m., officers with the Lanark County Detachment of...

Bernard Cameron Memorial Fountain is unveiled

by Brent Eades Local residents and family members gathered today by Old Town Hall for the unveiling of the Bernard Cameron Memorial Fountain, located between...

ADHS production of ‘The 39 Steps’ wins big at the Cappies

by Pippa Norman On May 27 the glamorous Cappies Gala was held to celebrate achievements of high school theatre productions in Canada’s capital. Amongst a...

Honouring Al Potvin, 8,000 trees later

by Wendy Rampton for Hub Hospice Palliative Care Board of Directors There is a new Comfort Sugar Maple tree in Augusta Street Park in Almonte....

Local student advances to provincial speakers competition

Public speaking contests take place in Legion Halls every winter across Ontario. The Public Speaking Contest, part of the Legion's Youth and Education program, is...

Mayor McLaughlin will not seek re-election

Mayor Shaun McLaughlin has sent us this note: Tuesday, May 1, is the first day that municipal candidates for the October 2018 election can file their...

Almonte resident discusses organ donation with CBC and MPs

National Organ and Tissue Donation Week was launched on CBC national news Monday via a live interview with Almonte resident Laurie Blackstock. On CBC Morning...

Municipality responds on Humboldt flag controversy

We've received this press release from the Town of Mississippi Mills. For immediate release Humboldt Broncos Over the past 10 days Canadians across the country have been...

A thank-you to our community

On February 26th my family's house caught fire. This was a devastating night for us. Our comfy little home was quickly determined to be...

ADHS basketball team headed to provincial championships

by Dan Hickey, ADHS teacher and basketball coach The Almonte senior boys BB team won the Eastern Ontario (EOSSA) championships and now are heading to...

Poor cellular coverage puts Clayton residents at risk

submitted by Clem Pelot Last Thursday, two young adults from Clayton were involved in a traffic accident that landed their car in the Indian River. Fortunately...

Millstone gets a new digital home

And a bit of a facelift. by Brent Eades As regular readers will know, we've been subject to various technical challenges in recent months -- not...

One dead in Highway 7 crash

Officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal collision on Highway 7 near Ramsay Concession 1 in...

A safe and merry Christmas to our readers

So another year is almost done. On this Christmas Eve 2017 we wish our readers every good thing, and thank you for your many submissions,...
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