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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

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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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AGH Run/Walk sets fundraising record: $105,000

11th Annual AGH Run/Walk for Women’s & Newborn Health sets new fundraising record:  $105,000 The 11th Annual AGH Run/Walk for Women’s & Newborn Health, presented by...

There was a Happy Hub-Bub in Almonte last Thursday!

L-R: Founding members of The Hub, Fern Martin, Julia Thomas, Elaine Madore and Ann Brown, are all ready to cut the cakes for the...

OPP investigates Almonte home invasion

The Lanark County OPP are investigating a home invasion in Almonte. Officers, including members of the Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, were called to...

R. Tait McKenzie students discover veteran missing from Almonte Cenotaph

R. Tait McKenzie students prompt Cenotaph change in Almonte after discovering missing WWI veteran A Remembrance Day Real-World Learning (RWL) project that saw students visit a...

RaeAnn Davey from Fulton’s Sugar Bush & Maple Shop wins tourism award

Hello friends and neighbours, We couldn't be more thrilled to share some exciting news!  In fact, we're still bubbling over with excitement since returning from...

OPP recovers stolen explosives after ‘barricaded person’ incident in MM

The Lanark County Detachment of the OPP continues to investigate a barricaded person incident in the Pakenham area of Mississippi Mills Township. Officers responded to...

Thieves clean out Ottawa Street ATM

The Lanark County Detachment of the OPP is investigating a break-in and theft at an ATM in Almonte. Officers responded on March 10 when damage...

Widespread power outage on February 27

Yesterday just after 6 pm, Mississippi Mills suffered a power outage that affected  customers in several communities. Mayor Christa Lowry indicated on Facebook that...

Three people arrested in MM on drugs and weapons charges

The OPP has seized illicit drugs and arrested three people in Mississippi Mills. The OPP's Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by Lanark County OPP, OPP...

Mississippi Mills Public Library collects provincial awards

We've received this exciting news from the Library: MMPL CEO, MMPL-led Lanark Libraries STEM Program and MMPL Accreditation recognized at the annual Ontario Library Conference Christine...

Almonte hospital receives largest gift ever: $1.2 million

The Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation received its largest gift ever, $1.2 million, in December 2023, from long-time summer residents Gene and Millie...

OPP releases photos of murder and assault accused, warns of other possible victims

The OPP has released photos of two people charged with first-degree murder and sexual assault in connection to ongoing investigations in Carleton Place. On November...

Vandalism is on the increase at the Fairgrounds

Over the past year the North Lanark Agricultural Society (NLAS) Board has been dealing with an increase in vandalism on the Fairgrounds in Almonte....

Restored Mill Street building receives heritage award

We received this exciting news recently from the Ontario Historical Society about heritage restorations to Fran Kronstal's building on Mill Street, which houses Acanthus...
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