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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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Almonte’s Linda Manzer named to the Order of Canada

Linda Manzer, who during her long career has built guitars for some of the world's leading musicians, was appointed on December 28 by Governor...

Two people charged in murder of Rose Kerwin

On November 12, 2023, a body was located in the Mississippi River near the Village of Pakenham. The deceased has been identified as 50-year-old...

Almonte General Hospital emergency department closed overnight, November 25

The Emergency Department at Almonte General Hospital will close on Saturday, November 25th, at 3 p.m. and will re-open at 7 a.m. on Sunday,...

OPP identifies body found near Pakenham, seeks assistance

The Lanark County OPP is asking for the public's assistance in the suspicious death investigation of Rose Kerwin, whose body was discovered in a...

OPP investigates after body found near Pakenham

The Lanark County Detachment of the OPP is investigating after a body was located near Pakenham. On November 12, shortly after 12:00 p.m., officers received...

Bomb threats against Eastern Ontario schools

The OPP reports that it is investigating multiple bomb threats across parts of Northern and Eastern Ontario. The threats targeted multiple schools under multiple school...

Downtown revitalization project wraps up, on time and below budget

Mayor Lowry shares this report on the successful completion of the upgrades to Mill Street and the area: After two long construction seasons, it was...

Blaze destroys beach building at Fairgrounds

The changing facility at the beach went up in flames on Saturday night. There are no reports of injuries, and no information on the...

One person injured in Almonte home invasion

The Lanark County OPP is investigating a report of a break, enter and assault which occurred in the early morning hours of June 18...

Three people killed in Highway 7 crash near Tatlock Road

A third person has died as a result of a motor vehicle collision that is being investigated by the Lanark County Detachment of the...

A Meal For All – The Story (so far)

by Edith Cody-Rice An interview with Ingrid Kadoke   Millstone News: What is A Meal for All?   Ingrid Kadoke:A Meal for All is a free weekly breakfast open...

Local man charged with firing pellet gun at school buses, shattering windows

The Lanark County Detachment of the OPP has charged an individual following reports of shots fired. On April 27, 2023, at about 4:30 p.m., officers...

Appleton general store destroyed in fire

Photo: Rocky Veley A Mississippi Mills landmark — the former Appleton general store — went up in flames today. This is the second serious fire...

Fire in Almonte on Friday morning

Heavy smoke was visible across town this morning as firefighters battled a blaze beside the Almonte General Hospital, at what appears to be a...
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