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Trump: a diamond in a cow pie
Editor: Many of you, like me, may not like Trump as your first pick to be our next…
Police would take one for any of us
Editor: I have enjoyed Mr. Morgan’s articles and photos for years. During the candlelight vigil held at the…
If Hillary didn’t know, apologies
Editor: Newt and I and a whole lot of others owe Hillary an apology. We have all criticized…
Words mean something, especially when it’s time to vote
As a newspaper journalist, I’m very interested in what comes out of people’s mouths – words and the…
Hypocritical on Hillary
Editor: Hypocrisy at its finest: Apparently the liberals will elect a woman who had all the earmarks and…
Beneath all the gloss, who is the real Hillary Clinton?
If only we could get to know the real Hillary Clinton. Unveiling the Hillary we supposedly don’t know…
Oregon Jamboree promises to be good time for everyone
Welcome to the 24th annual Oregon Jamboree – whether you’ve traveled to join us, or whether you live…
Resist monumental overreach now
Editor: I continue to be concerned that the proposed Douglas Fir National Monument is much too large, and…
New councilor brings experience, focus
There’s lots going on in our world right now – and we mean locally. It’s encouraging to see…
Don’t make mountain out of molehill
Councilman Jeff Goodwin has proposed that Sweet Home outlaw the usage of public bathrooms, locker rooms and other…
Give vets thanks they deserve
Editor: I could write a hundred letters to the editor, write a thousand poems, and thank every veteran…
Plans for health fair in the works
Editor: Coming to Sweet Home: a Community Healthcare Fair. Planned for Aug. 20 and sponsored by Samaritan Health,…
Opinion page is public forum open to all – within a few rules
This editorial is about letters to the editor, but it’s really about a lot more. At The New…
Parks chair offers plan for Sankey
Editor: This is an open letter to residents and visitors of Sweet Home, the Sweet Home Park Board,…
New facilities for transgender folks
Editor: Transvestites and accommodations for them has been very much in the news lately. I understand the problem…
Transgender needs pose challenges
Editor: Since Obama issued a presidential order that all transgender/gender neutral have the right to use any bathroom…
Information sessions offer opportunities for local residents
Do you have a vision for Sweet Home? That’s been a looming question for years here, as various…
Governor’s bowing out of debate disservice to voters
Scott Swanson Earlier this week, newspaper publishers around the state learned that Gov. Kate Brown had declined their…
Guest Commentary: Average doesn’t have to be ordinary, and being from SH is a privilege
Dr. Krystina Tack Editor’s note: It’s been our practice each year to include an editorial column addressed to…
Editorial: Instigators’ efforts in windfall of books much appreciated
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home School District’s classified employees deserve a big shout-out for their work in bringing…
Editorial: Before testing for drugs, why not work to get teens into activities?
The School Board earlier this month abruptly approved a new drug testing policy for students who participate in…
‘Different’ should be transparency
Different’ should be transparency Editor: For the past few weeks, the residents of Sweet Home have been bewildered…
Where is ‘New Direction’ going to end up for City Hall?
Where is ‘new direction’ going to end up for City Hall? Editor: The “new direction” that our City…
Editorial: If City Council members want trust, they have to earn it
It’s clear that public interest in what Sweet Home’s City Council is doing has suddenly ratcheted up. Beyond…
Editorial: Smart budgeting key in public safety planning
Once again, it’s budget time. That’s why The New Era, particularly this week’s edition, has been heavy on…