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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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Young mom of three killed in Carleton Place crash

The victim of yesterday's fatal collision on Highway 7 in Carleton Place has been identified as Elizabeth Harris, 29, of Smiths Falls. She was...

A new Millstone for the new year

Readers of the web version of The Millstone will notice some changes to the design and layout of the paper today. These are partly...

Fatal crash closes Hwy 7 at Carleton Place

(Town of Carleton Place, ON) – Officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue the investigation a serious collision...

Moose McGuire’s destroyed by fire: UPDATE

by Brent Eades Ottawa Street remains closed at 8:30 Tuesday morning as firefighters continue to battle a blaze at Moose McGuire's restaurant, between Paterson Street...

Christmas Eve kayakers

Earlier this month we published an unlikely photo of a petunia springing into bloom at the Almonte post office. Today, Christmas Eve, we bring you...

Almonte in Concert is back in force!

Almonte in Concert has been struggling with the recruitment of new board members to carry out the multiple functions associated with an annual series...

Lanark OPP respond to over 30 car crashes on Saturday

(Lanark County, ON) –   Between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2015, officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario...

Robin’s Nest Tea Room gets raves from Ottawa Citizen

From Peter Johansen at the Ottawa Citizen: With its scenic river, historic architecture and funky high street boutiques, Almonte is always worth a visit. But this...

Our community comes together to welcome Syrian refugees

by Chandler Swain Since late summer, as we became more aware of the terrible situation relentlessly unfolding in Syria, several groups in our community have...

Former AGH/FVM director Gerry Huddleston guilty of theft and forgery

Former AGH/FVM Foundation Executive Director Gerry Huddleston was convicted on November 17 of theft and forgery in a Smith Falls courtroom. The presiding judge,...

Almonte’s Paddy Doyle profiled by Canada Goose company

As part of its long-running 'Goose People' series, the Canada Goose company, makers of the iconic Canadian parka, have run a profile of local...

Remembrance Day in Almonte, 2015

by Brent Eades Several hundred people assembled under grey skies today at the Almonte Cenotaph to commemorate sacrifices made in past wars. It was, as always,...

Christmas gift-buying trifecta this weekend

Sizable crowds have been arriving in downtown Almonte today to take in one of the region's biggest Christmas craft and gift events, three separate...

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