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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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Holy Name of Mary poised to welcome Syrian refugee family

The Holy Name of Mary Syrian Refugee Committee has raised sufficient funds through pledges and donations to begin the process of bringing a Syrian...

NBA funds local basketball court to honour Naismith

by Mayor Shaun McLaughlin first published at Shaun on Council  Augusta Street Park in Almonte has a new, world-class basketball court. With a grant of US$19,780...

All-candidates meeting in Almonte, October 8

An All Candidates Meeting will be held at the Almonte Old Town Hall (14 Bridge St.) on Thursday, October 8. The doors open at...

Almonte Home Furniture owners help child's wish come true

The Borrowmans, owners of the Almonte/ Perth Home Furniture stores, know firsthand the stress of having a child diagnosed with a high-risk, life-threatening illness. When...

Lanark OPP to conduct 'distracted driving' crackdown this Friday

(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – The Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police in partnership with the OPP Highway Safety Division will be conducting a focused patrol...

Syrian Refugee Committee of Mississippi Mills — get involved

The Syrian Refugee crisis has touched many hearts across the world, and Mississippi Mills is no exception. On Sunday afternoon, September 13, 2015, on short...

We want your questions to federal candidates

The federal election will take place on October 19 with advance polls open on October 9--12. The Millstone will be sending a list of...

Committee of the Whole okays next steps towards yet another Ottawa Street gas bar

By Jill McCubbin On Sept 8, Mississippi Mills Committee of the Whole voted 7 to 4 in a recorded vote to accept a site-specific Community...

Jim Lowry nominated for provincial Accessibility Champion Award

  by Jill McCubbin, Chair, Mississippi Mills AAC   The Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) has nominated former municipal councillor Jim Lowry for Ontario’s new “Accessibility Champion Award”. To...

Lanark Highlands men facing drug and weapons charges

(Lanark Highlands, Ontario) - On Monday August 31st, 2015, members of the Ontario Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Unit, assisted by members of Ontario Provincial...

Governor General and Mrs. Johnston visit Mill Street Books, Café Postino

In reponse to an invitation from Mill Street Books, Her Excellency Mrs. Sharon Johnston was in Almonte Wednesday evening speaking about her novel, Matrons...

Millstone coverage of the federal election

The federal election is set for October 19 2015. As we have done in other elections, the Millstone is creating an archive of our...

OPP investigate Pakenham-area break-ins, thefts

(Town of Mississippi Mills, ON) – Officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the assistance of the...

Crowds are out for 32nd North Lanark Highland Games

by Brent Eades A sizable crowd gathered at the Almonte Fairgrounds under sunny skies today for the 32nd annual edition of the North Lanark Highland...
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