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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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The Santa Claus clause

On December 5, the Millstone told our readers about the Santa Claus clause in the condo documents at the Victoria Woollen Mill that allows...

The Millstone wishes all of our readers a very merry Christmas

The editorial board, contributors and volunteers at the Millstone wish you a very Merry Christmas. May we have peace and earth and good will...

Santa has left the North Pole and Norad is tracking his sleigh.

Santa has left on his journey and NORAD is tracking his progress

Community and Economic Development Committee launches a novel iPad pilot project

The Community and Economic Development Committee (CEDC), chaired by Arnie Francis  has come up with a novel project to promote Mississippi Mills. It has  commissioned...

UN to conduct inquiry into Canadian government’s response to missing and murdered aboriginal women

by Sarah Bingham  Canada will be the subject of a United Nations inquiry by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women...

UN to conduct inquiry into Canadian government's response to missing and murdered aboriginal women

by Sarah Bingham Canada will be the subject of a United Nations inquiry by the UN Committee on the Elimination...

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Most of the time, preparing these weekly highlight listings is an enjoyable but challenging task of looking at the extensive array of entertainment offerings...

Glen Kulka visits Almonte District High School

The youngest of four children and son of an alcoholic, Kulka started drinking at the age of 12. At 14, he began smoking marijuana....

The Santa Claus clause

Those who attended Light Up the Night will recall that Santa made a special visit, landing atop the Victorian Woollen Mill at the bottom...

Light Up the Night

Once again Almonte showed why it is known as "the magical town in the valley". All the warmth and spirit of its character was on...

Birth and Death Column added to the Millstone

The Millstone is adding a "Birth and Death Notice" column. We should be happy to announce births if you will send us your notice and...

The Millstone and Almonte District High School collaborate to offer journalism skills to students

 The Millstone and Almonte District High School are collaborating to offer High School students short courses in journalism and photography. The students will then...

Vow of Silence in support of child workers

by Sarah Reside Special to the Millstone A century ago only a select few attended school beyond the age of 12. Children worked full time, 12...

"Coming Events" has become "Community Billboard"

The Millstone has changed the title of its "Coming Events" page to "Community Billboard" to extend the scope of this page to include announcements...
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