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Letter: Readers appreciate local newspaper (Oct. 12, 2022)
Editor: We look forward to The New Era each week. We will discontinue our subscription from the so-called…
October 12, 2022
Commentary: Wisdom of EV strategy raises questions (Oct. 12, 2022)
So, coming into a very significant election in Oregon’s history, let’s talk about … electric-powered vehicles. It’s no…
October 12, 2022
Letter: Former deputy expresses concerns (Oct. 12, 2022)
Editor: This letter is from my own experiences and interactions working as a Deputy Sheriff for the Linn…
October 12, 2022
Commentary: Biggest threat to newspapers: lack of interest (Oct. 5, 2022)
By Ken Paulson There was a period in the late ‘60s when the Beach Boys, desperate for a…
October 5, 2022
Commentary: Good thoughts at Cascadia Park (Sept. 28, 2022)
Scott Swanson A lot of thoughts went through my head last week as I watched smoke wisp upward…
September 28, 2022
Letter: Reader concerned by ‘dumped’ cats (Sept. 21, 2022)
Editor: We have had at least six cats dumped in our neighborhood, and some have already starved to…
September 21, 2022
Commentary: Loan forgiveness raises testy questions (Sept. 21, 2022)
The controversy over President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is a touchy one. As with about every other…
September 21, 2022
Letter: Qualification matters on county sheriff (Sept. 14, 2022)
Editor: I am also a long-term resident of Linn County and concerned about the qualifications of the next…
September 14, 2022
Letter: Suicide walk will benefit training (Sept. 14, 2022)
Editor: September is Suicide Awareness month, and we would like to bring your attention to our annual Suicide…
September 14, 2022
Commentary: Bipartisan cooperation not dead yet (Sept. 14, 2022)
By Rich Lowry Joe Biden and Donald Trump are proving that even sworn enemies can cooperate to promote…
September 14, 2022
Letter: Concerned about Sheriff succession (Sept. 7, 2022)
Editor: Being a long-term resident here in Linn County, I have in the past generally left my concern…
September 7, 2022
Letter: Government gains power while people sleep (Sept. 7, 2022)
Editor: America now has a new form of government. Have you noticed? Its executive agencies are militarized and…
September 7, 2022
Letter: Remembering the miracle of 9/11 (Sept. 7, 2022)
Editor: Nine-Eleven (Sept. 11) was a time of discovery, disaster and a miracle. How much do I recall…
September 7, 2022
Commentary: New challenges mean changes to playbook (Sept. 7, 2022)
Scott Swanson The last couple of months have proved interesting as we’ve adjusted to a new printer, which…
September 7, 2022
Commentary: Hopefully, happiness as contagious as COVID
Scott Swanson I was walking along the sidewalk on Main Street to our office Wednesday morning, Aug. 24,…
August 31, 2022
Commentary: Attorney General on shaky ground? (Aug. 24, 2022)
By Rich Lowry Does Attorney General Merrick Gar-land know that he is investigating the man most likely to…
August 24, 2022
Commentary: Sewer plant upgrade costly, but necessary (Aug. 17, 2022)
All of us, but particularly anyone who’s lived, done business, or simply spent time in the general area…
August 17, 2022
Letter: Why were other gubernatorial candidates left out of debate? (Aug. 10, 2022)
Editors of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association: I am writing to thank you for hosting the first gubernatorial…
August 10, 2022
Letter: Happy to still have local newspaper (Aug. 10, 2022)
Editor: Congratulations to Scott and Miriam Swanson and their staff at The New Era on being named the…
August 10, 2022
Commentary: For good of country, Biden shouldn’t run again (Aug. 3, 2022)
Perhaps the best decision Joe Biden could make as president is to stand down. It would be a…
August 3, 2022
Letter: Thanks for fresh paint on buildings (July 27, 2022)
Editor: A couple of years ago I complained about ugly gray paint on too many buildings in our…
July 27, 2022
Letter: Making abortion crime not for free (July 27, 2022)
Editor: In last week’s “Inter-Face Voices” of the Albany Democrat Herald, I learned why the Catholic faith does…
July 27, 2022
Letter: Health Fair to offer lots of local help (July 27, 2022)
Editor: Taking care of ourselves and others is an important investment towards living a quality life. One of…
July 27, 2022
Commentary: Amidst Jamboree celebration, election begins (July 27, 2022)
Normally, at this time of year, we’re writing an editorial welcoming visitors to Sweet Home. We’d be writing…
July 27, 2022
Letter: Sunshine needs help for future (July 20, 2022)
Editor: Thank you for your article outlining Sunshine Industries’ search for an executive director (July 13). Sunshine, like…
July 20, 2022