Opinion

Editor: Interesting pro/con on wolves in Oregon (Dec. 28). Daiute’s “pro” seemed to be supported by easily verifiable…

Now that the new year’s here, I’ve got a few resolutions to work on this year. As publisher…

Editor: I am saddened by the deliberate killing of our “Neighborhood Nutria.” He or she was a resident…

Editor: I would like to thank Cliff and Devina Oden, volunteers who give a considerable amount of time…

Editor: We hope we can use your paper to thank some wonderful individuals who provided the “spirit of…

Diane Daiute Wolves a bad fit for Oregon Wolves made the front page of the Albany Democrat-Herald recently…

Editor: During this season I would like to remind those who are feeling the “Christmas blues” that confidential…

It’s been a trying year in many ways for Sweet Home residents, as it has been for much…

On behalf of the Sweet Home School District I would like to thank the Sweet Home Elks for…

If you’ve been reading the news lately, you’re aware that the U.S. Postal Service isn’t what it once…

Bill Wilson What began as an attempt to restrain foreign piracy on the Internet has morphed into a…

Editor: The Sweet Home Police Department is phenomenal! We noticed some outdoor Christmas decorations missing (stolen) Sunday afternoon.…

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 marks the 70th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, denounced by President…

Editor: Just a note to correct the advice of a helpful clown at the Christmas Parade: The flag…

Editor: Last week at midday I was traveling down Long Street in front of the high school on…

Rich Lowry A successful presidential candidate taps into the public mood. Newt Gingrich must be hoping the public…

Step up for good government Editor: Maintaining a great democracy requires a vigilant citizenry. As an organization dedicated…

Nancy Chlarson As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans…

Editor: I’m writing this letter about the article that was posted in the paper on Nov. 2 about…

It hasn’t been a great year, in a lot of ways, for many of us. I’ve noticed a…

Editor: My family and I were out for a drive around the lake about two months ago, and…

Editor: This letter is in response to Melanie Fassler’s letter of Nov. 2 regarding the city manager, City…

A four-day school week sounds like a rotten idea. That’s our initial reaction. Too many students already skip…

Editor: A proposed four-day school week is being brought to the school board on Nov. 14 at 7…

Editor: I was fortunate enough to see the results of a survey in which downtown business owners had…