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‘Utopian’ politicians forget that nothing is free
By Dennis Linthicum After the recent elections, the Democrat Party has a “super” majority in both of Oregon’s…
Local educators’ work impressive
Editor: A couple class acts! I was pleased and not a bit surprised that Mr. Yahraes met all…
Committee taking on problems right in our faces
The New Era’s office faces Main Street in the heart of downtown. Thus positioned, we are acutely aware…
Loose dogs are problem in SH
Editor: I love living in Sweet Home. I am a proud member of this community and care about…
Gun law proposal a slap in the face to law-abiding Oregonians
Remember those election results from last November? Well they are coming home to roost in rural Oregon in…
Moving out doesn’t mean goodbye
By Phil Barnhart I moved out of my office in the State Capitol in Salem a few days…
Start of legislative session feels lot like back-to-school
By Sherrie Sprenger It feels like the first day of school. I have all my new supplies laid…
Local volunteers get new year off to good start
Scott Swanson I enjoy running and over the years I’ve lived in Sweet Home. I’ve put in literally…
Wrapping up: Final day in D.C. was a big one
Sean C. Morgan It’s been busy since we left Washington, D.C., as we’ve been getting holiday-season newspapers out…
Help for homeless starts with hope
Editor: As I read about the $500,000 that will be available to the city of Sweet Home for…
Holiday drawings have benefits
Editor: After coaxing from my wife Georgia, I filled out the local merchants Thanksgiving and Christmas giving drawings…
Kids Christmas a community effort
Editor: There is no way to express the gratitude and love for the community I have with all…
Christmas a chance to reflect on what’s important
It’s really been a pleasant Christmas season for Sweet Home. The Capitol Christmas Tree experience was heart-warming for…
So what does that poem say, anyway?
Editor: I’m old and not hooked up, so I wonder what Bridgette Harrington’s poem was, that she gained…
Flag team thanks businesses for help
Editor: As a member of our local VFW Post #3437, I would like to give a shout out…
Washington trip is once-in-a-lifetime, but glad to be home
Merry Christmas! It didn’t seem much like Christmas last week in Washington, D.C. There was far too much…
Councilor naive on mobile home prices
Editor: After a long day at work I just did not feel up to attending the City Council…
Sean C. Morgan Reports From Washington – Day 4: Visits with VIPs, and not enough museum time
By Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era We woke to the sounds of sirens. I’ll need to…
Sean C. Morgan reports from Washington: Day 2 – Capitol a busy, busy place
Sean C. Morgan We woke to the sounds of sirens. Step out of the house for a quick…
Sean C. Morgan reports from Washington: Day 3 – Amid the mucky-mucks, the really important stuff
By Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era Just because of constant rush of activities, every day is…
Socialism will not help Americans
Editor: Creativity is a cerebral exercise which is rewarded and flourishes in a capitalist society. Learning is critical…
Sean C. Morgan reports from Washington: Day 1 – Trip to nation’s capitol full of little lessons
Sean C. Morgan – Editor’s note: Reporter Sean C. Morgan is in Washington, D.C., to cover the lighting…
Lots of folks gittin’ ‘r’ done around Sweet Home
There’s been a lot of gittin’ ‘r’ done in the air around Sweet Home recently. We’ve seen remarkable…
Celebration evoked lots of positives
Editor: Thanksgiving. A time to choose gratefulness. This year I am thankful for joy. I am thankful for…
Editorial comment devalued effort
Editor: To say that the most memorable moment of the Capitol Christmas Tree event was Don Knight’s comment…