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Don’t rush it on outdoor gym plans
Editor: The possibility of a new outdoor gym was a topic during a recent Sweet Home City Council…
Thanks for ‘fantastic’ toilet paper donation
Editor: We would like to thank Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products and Donna Black for their fantastic donation of 6,900…
Opinion: Time to end the death tax
By John A. Charles When Gov. Kotek announced her “Prosperity Roadmap” in December, she quickly appointed former Republican…
Open Letter to Gov. Tina Kotek from State Newspapers
We are asking Gov. Tina Kotek to veto House Bill 4177, an ill-advised measure approved by the Oregon Legislature…
Opinion: Proposed state ban would harm, not aid, local wildlife
By Jennifer Puccio Every fall, local families head into the woods and onto the water not just for…
Dear Editor: AI not trustworthy, even in telling stories
Editor: I advise readers of the Feb. 24 issue to pay attention to the story about artificial intelligence,…
Opinion: Individualists rugged, not frigid
By Lucian Gideon Conway III “We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.”…
Opinion: Why FFA matters in Oregon
By Tricia Mooney In a state where agriculture remains the cornerstone of our economy and culture, Oregon FFA…
Dear Editor: What are we willing to give up to lower taxes?
Editor: I read your editorial regarding the level of taxes in Oregon. I was surprised that you did…
Editorial: Are state leaders getting this picture?
It’s been a remarkable sequence of events in Salem in the last six months, particularly since the new…
Monks’ walk alternative to ‘frenetic’ lifestyle
Editor: While much of the country scrolls through frenetic content on our phones, a group of Buddhist monks…
Imagination Library benefiting local kids
Editor: Nine years ago, a number of Rotary clubs in Linn County and the United Way of Linn…
Thoughts on Lebanon High’s new mascot
Editor: Regarding the new Strawberry mascot for Lebanon sports (Jan. 21), does it need to appear so grim?…
Be the person God made you
Editor: The story in the Jan. 21 edition about artist Mike Fulton caught my interest. He always knew…
Editorial: Your local newspaper attracting attention
It’s not our custom to write a lot about ourselves, but this being your community newspaper, I feel…
Dear Editor: Local news appreciated
Editor: As a lifelong reader of newspapers, I am so pleased to see the news of a weekly…
Editorial: Off and running in new year
Welcome to the first edition of the expansion of The New Era to include coverage of the entire…
Editorial: New focus is aim to make newspaper better
As reported on page 1 of today’s issue, we’re about to embark on a new era for The…
Opinion: Resurgence of public participation a plus
One of the things that’s struck me in returning to The New Era is how the community has…
Opinion: Welcome news ends epic trip
By John Marble I woke up slowly this morning, several hours too early, gradually coming to grips with…
Kudos to school for recognizing vets
Editor: First off, kudos to The New Era for the great coverage of Veterans Day in last week’s…
Thanks for another year
This is Thanksgiving week and I’m thankful to be writing this column. I’m thankful for God’s provision for…
Dear Editor: It takes a thief
Editor: Our non profit group makes and sells wreaths this time of year. Every year for the last…
Community support paying off in music
Editor: Thank you, Sweet Home! On behalf of the SHHS Band, I would like to extend our heartfelt…
Referendum for residents who don’t like tax, fee hikes
Editor: There has been a public uproar over the passage of HB-3991 during a recent Special Session of…