Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors

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...

News

Latest

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...

Phone scam concerning kids' books.

On twitter, we have found an item by Barre Campbell that states the following: Attn CP/Beckwith residents: Don't buy kids' book from phone solicitor...

The border: The bygone days of 'Pass friend'

by Colin Robertson FIrst published in Embassy Magazine Landing at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport after a 12-hour flight from Beijing, I saw that there was a...

Liam Duff – NDP candidate's response to the sign tear down issue.

We are of course completely opposed to this vandalism and we do not participate in any such acts. We believe that the vandalism of...

Liberal sign tear downs.

The Millstone has had several reports by outraged readers concerning the tear down of Liberal campaign signs throughout the riding. Ms. Cornell has reported...

Scott Simser – Green Party candidate

The Millstone will profile of all provincial election candidates who were present at the All Candidates' Meeting at the Almonte Old Town Hall on September...

Provincial election all candidates' meeting September 15 at the AOTH

 The all candidates meeting at the Almonte Old Town Hall attracted 100 residents of Mississippi Mills. At the beginning of the evening everyone thought...

Walk for Justice

 The Millstone has just been advised that  Walk for Justice will be passing through Lanark County today, at Hwy 15 and 7 at 4pm...

Liberal candidate signs torn down.

by Edith Cody-Rice Reader Arnie Francis noted during a trip to Arnprior yesterday that all Liberal election  signs along Highway #29 had been hacked in...

Dr. Jody Murray talks about osteoarthritis during Arthritis Month

September is Arthritis Month. In this article, Almonte family physician Dr. Jody Murray talks about osteoarthritis, which is the most common form of the...

Aaron Francis’ summer Soulpepper experience

by Noreen Young  For a talented young person whose passion is acting and the theatre, what could be sweeter than to be chosen one of...

Aaron Francis' summer Soulpepper experience

by Noreen Young  For a talented young person whose passion is acting and the theatre, what could be sweeter than to be chosen one of...

Subscribe to the Millstone

Subscribe to the Millstone. It's easy and free. Just click on the links to the right to subscribe by e-mail or in a reader....

Grandmothers to grandmothers

by Marnie Bruce Mix a three-day bike ride by the Grassroot Grannies with a delicious lunch provided by the Mississippi Grannies and you have only...

MIssissippi Mills' new fire engine – $900,000 value for $10,000

Fire truck worth $900,000 acquired by Mississippi Mills for $10,000.

FOLLOW US