Young Volunteer Actors Embrace a Summer on the Winslow Farm

This is Michael Field’s second season at the 4th Line Theatre. This Crestwood High School student from Millbrook is going all in this season with parts in both plays, and despite a grueling schedule, he couldn’t be happier to spend his days back on the Winslow farm.  During much of… Continue reading

Coming Soon: Millbrook Village Apothecary

In a few weeks there will be a new source of health conscious products and support in town as Millbrook Village Apothecary opens its doors on King Street in Millbrook.  This will be the second location for Brenda Tapp, ND, who also owns and operates the Peterborough Centre of Naturopathic… Continue reading

Centennial Place Celebrates 20 Years

AON began as a family-owned land development and property management firm owned by the Smith family, and by 1975 was one of the largest of its kind in the region. Ross Smith, son of the company founders, anticipating the impact of demographic shifts, sought to expand into the senior housing… Continue reading

Frequency Glass Brings Hand Blown Glass to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market

Like many entrepreneurs, Trevor Logan’s glass blowing business began as a hobby. At first he was a collector, but soon decided to pick up the skill and was taught by friends.  After finding a market for his work, he began producing decorative glass products out of his home in Bewdley…. Continue reading

Summer Progression at the CM Libraries

We’re making some changes to our August programming schedule! Our Surprise Activity at the Millbrook Branch was so popular that we decided to extend the activity to our Bruce Johnston Branch as well. If you missed any of the fun activities from July (such as tie dye, string art, and… Continue reading

Millbrook Legion Fundraising Activities Support Local Schools and Hospital

Pictured is Millbrook Legion members Linda Adams and President Diann Corfe presenting donations of $1000 to MSC Secretary Shari DeWolde (left) and to North Cavan teacher Mr. Pyper for the schools’ nutritional program. These funds were raised at last month’s Rubber Duck Race. The legion has also recently donated $2000.00… Continue reading

Avoid Contact with this Toxic Plant

At the moment, many of our rural roads are lined with wild parsnip, which like many plants this season are thriving.  While beautiful, these plants can leave permanent scars on exposed skin. An invasive species, it appears on the provincial list of toxic weeds. Like giant hogweed and other members… Continue reading

Pinto’s Corners Weekly Car Show

Pictured is Grant Moffat with his 1966 Chevrolet at the weekly car show at Pinto’s Corners.  He purchased this car when he was 19 years old and has owned it ever since.  The 18 years it spent in storage likely helped preserve all of the original interior components.  Seat covers… Continue reading