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Jane Hillary — obituary

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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...

Deterioration of Dungarvon building causes road closures

A portion of Main Street at the intersection of Union and Main in Almonte will be closed off due to the deterioration of the...

Enerdu: objection fact clarification

The MVC Ont. Regulation 153/06 does not apply to the operation of a structure and therefore does not regulate water flows. Operation of the...

Enerdu to appear before MM Planning and Development Committee to present new dam proposal

Enerdu will appear before the Planning and Development Committee of Mississippi Mills tomorrow, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 to present its plan to redevelop and...

Enerdu: Objection

by Trish Dyer    The headpond/dam configuration would allow Enerdu to release or drop water down through a new turbine at a rate of up 118...

Millstone adds a Police Report column

The Millstone has added a Police Report column which can be accessed by clicking on the "police Report" category on the left hand side...

CBC to feature Almonte clock tower on in Town and Out tomorrow, Saturday, March 17.

 Almonte's own clock tower, and the man behind it, will be featured tomorrow morning (Saturday, March 17th) on CBC Radio One Ottawa's In Town...

Enerdu: the real facts

by Trish Dyer A local company is proposing to make major changes to the Mississippi River in downtown Almonte.  Enerdu, a private company owned by...

The sap is running!

In response to a reader question about the maple syrup season this year, Shirley Duego of Fulton's Pancake House and Sugar Bush sent us this...

Mill Street modifications

Mill Street in Almonte is the heart of that town and a major tourist attraction, so what happens on Mill Street is of interest...

Taxes to increase in Mississippi Mills

The 2012 Mississippi Mills town budget has been passed with a 7.8%  local tax increase. The Town now has an  accumulated debt of 16 million...

News for our snow birds

The Millstone appreciates our loyal readers, including those who flee the community for portions of our long and sometimes frigid winters. News Flash!! Don't...

The Hub to establish palliative care in Mississippi Mills with community support

At the March 5th Annual General Meeting of the Almonte Community Co-ordinators, known around town as the Hub, President Glenda Jones introduced the association’s...

Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month chooses signature artwork for 2012

Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month (MMBM) is back for 2012. It may be only February but we are excited for June and the warm weather...

Ice Sculptures, Lunch & Friends – an outing to remember

 By: Sarah Byrne, Senior’s Physical Activity Promoter at Mills Community Support On February 15th, 16 seniors boarded a bus and traveled to Winterlude!  The outing...

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