Opinion

Editor: I want to use this avenue to publicly thank the many volunteers that quietly give of their…

Editor: SMART – Start Making A Reader Today – is an excellent program for primary students, kindergarten through…

We at The New Era don’t intend to take editorial positions on every candidate and measure before local…

Editor: For the past 13 years, I have had the honor and privilege of being the “welcome hostess”…

Editor: For many years, I feel I’ve been tempted NOT to turn the other cheek. If it was…

Scott Swanson Ever been to Washington, D.C.? It’s quite an experience. My first trip to the capital was…

Editor: I wanted to take a moment to thank all the men and women who took the risk…

Sometimes life takes sudden, unpleasant turns. We’re experiencing that now with the sad news that a local community…

Editor: Once again the Marine Corps Moms are coordinating efforts to provide “Christmas in a Box” for deployed…

Editor: When I picked up my New Era this week, I was delighted to see Bethlehem Village on…

Earlier this month, Whittier Wood Products, a Eugene company that produces wood furniture, announced plans to lay off…

Editor: I am very impressed with the opinions of the editors and guest writers in the Sept. 13…

Editor: This is in regards to Carol Roberts’ letter in the Sept. 6 paper, about her concern for…

Editor: Sweet Home Junior High would like to thank the sponsors of the Tiger Pride incentive program for…

Editor: It will be time this fall to vote to keep our Sweet Home Police Department. Sweet Home…

Editor: Why is it we have to contend with dogs running loose when we’re trying to take our…

Sean C. Morgan Here’s a good one: Conservative Christians are trying to bring about Armageddon through war in…

Editor: For years I have sat at the point above Foster Reservoir savoring the beauty of the water…

While I’m still a relative newcomer to Sweet Home, I’ve been here long enough to hear about Sisters.…

Editor: I just want to say that I’m so thankful to God that we live in a community…

Editor: I want to give a big thank you to all the people who made our Hawaiian party…

Editor: I was also at Congressman DeFazio’s Town Hall Meeting on Aug. 24, which Marilyn Taggart complained about…

Editor: I attended the Town Meeting of Rep. Peter DeFazio on Aug. 24 at our Fire Station. I…

Pluto’s not a planet. It’s official and maybe important too. The repercussions could be staggering. Right on the…

We just ended another great summer enjoying Sweet Home’s parks and recreation program, bowling, movies, old-fashioned picnics, water…