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New rule endangering Americans’ healthcare
Editor: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a dangerous new rule beginning Oct. 22 that will threaten…
Maluski is writer’s choice for state house
Editor: Having met both candidates for state representative for the 11th District, I am convinced Ivan Maluski, Independent,…
Coleman has demonstrated skills, drive for mayor
Editor: I’m writing in support of Susan Coleman for mayor of Sweet Home. I’m her dad, so I’m…
Mayor was elected, according to charter
Editor: Two recent letters to the editor have described our current mayor as “appointed.” However, the City Charter…
Looking forward to voting for Sanchez
Editor: I am 73 years old. I want to elect a person for mayor who actually welcomes and…
Coleman best choice for mayor
Editor: Ballots should be arriving any day to make your choice for Sweet Home’s next mayor. To no…
Sanchez a true leader in city
Editor: The City Council meeting videos are posted on the Council website. If you watch a meeting when…
Adair deserves support for Congress
Editor: I am writing to express my support for Patti Adair for Congress in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.…
Bechtel wise choice for council
Editor: I am pleased to support Matthew Bechtel for Sweet Home City Council. Matthew has taken the time…
Council choices both involved
Editor: With our elections only a few weeks away I felt the need to send a message to…
Happy to have mayoral vote
Editor: I am beyond thrilled that I will be able to cast my vote for the mayor of…
Is ‘re-elect’ the right word?
Editor: Curious things are going on in Sweet Home. I have noticed “Re-elect Mayor” signs. If I’m not…
Rest in peace, Joan – and please ignore that typo
My introduction to Joan Scofield came in 2006, when she marched into The New Era newspaper office and…
Dear Editor: Disgusted by vandalism
Editor: Recently, my son and I changed the American flag at the Union Cemetery in Crawfordsville, for the…
Opinion: Lessons from 9/11 were often too temporary
My memories of 9/11 are getting a bit hazy, perhaps because I’m not really a morning person and…
Editorial: AI’s biggest threat to students is failure to think
By Jennifer Puccio I recently spoke with a high-schooler who told me that she uses artificial intelligence (AI)…
Editor: OJP article missed the point
Editor: I am writing in response to the article “Medicaid Shortfall Follows Decade-Long Growth in State Spending,” posted…
Editor: Medicaid shortfall impacts patients’ access to care
Editor: I am writing about the article “Medicaid Shortfall Follows Decade-long Growth in State Spending” posted in the…
Opinion: Answer to fires is adaptation
By Randal O’Toole Oregon has entered fire season earlier than usual this year, which means we are hearing…
Editorial: Getting better starts at home
A decade or two ago, I wouldn’t have devoted editorial opinion space to discussing the viability of newspapers.…
Opinion: Mic dodge not what voters need
Back in 2018, then-Gov. Kate Brown set a new precedent: She declined to face her opponent in what…
Dear Editor: Thanks to sponsoring American Legion walk
Editor: American Legion Post 133 extends our heartfelt thanks to the generous sponsors of our “Two and a…
Opinion: Housing Act just political theater
By Randal O’Toole A recent bill passed by Congress aimed at making housing more affordable will lead to…
Opinion: 250th one-of-a-kind celebration
As a journalist in a small community where “everybody knows your name,” covering events often means being a…
Dear Editor: Does he have guts to do right thing?
Editor: Last night I was sitting across from the business offices in the 400 block of Main Street…