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Thanks for ‘fantastic’ toilet paper donation
Editor: We would like to thank Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products and Donna Black for their fantastic donation of 6,900…
Dear Editor: AI not trustworthy, even in telling stories
Editor: I advise readers of the Feb. 24 issue to pay attention to the story about artificial intelligence,…
Dear Editor: What are we willing to give up to lower taxes?
Editor: I read your editorial regarding the level of taxes in Oregon. I was surprised that you did…
Monks’ walk alternative to ‘frenetic’ lifestyle
Editor: While much of the country scrolls through frenetic content on our phones, a group of Buddhist monks…
Imagination Library benefiting local kids
Editor: Nine years ago, a number of Rotary clubs in Linn County and the United Way of Linn…
Thoughts on Lebanon High’s new mascot
Editor: Regarding the new Strawberry mascot for Lebanon sports (Jan. 21), does it need to appear so grim?…
Be the person God made you
Editor: The story in the Jan. 21 edition about artist Mike Fulton caught my interest. He always knew…
Dear Editor: Local news appreciated
Editor: As a lifelong reader of newspapers, I am so pleased to see the news of a weekly…
Kudos to school for recognizing vets
Editor: First off, kudos to The New Era for the great coverage of Veterans Day in last week’s…
Dear Editor: It takes a thief
Editor: Our non profit group makes and sells wreaths this time of year. Every year for the last…
Community support paying off in music
Editor: Thank you, Sweet Home! On behalf of the SHHS Band, I would like to extend our heartfelt…
Referendum for residents who don’t like tax, fee hikes
Editor: There has been a public uproar over the passage of HB-3991 during a recent Special Session of…
Dear Editor: Donating to arts has local impact
Editor: Those who donate to good causes at the end of each year should consider the Oregon Cultural…
Dear Editor: P.E.O. appreciates local support
Editor: We want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who supported the recent P.E.O. Bunco Party event!…
Editor: Devote energy to needs, not debate
Editor: Among the first settlers in this area was the Ames family. They arrived in what is now…
Editor: Kirk’s example a worthy one
Editor: I watched Charlie Kirk off and on over the past years, admiring his way of standing for…
Dear Editor: ‘Christian Nationalism’ not supported by Constitution
Editor: Thank you for your opinion in your Sept. 17 issue about the Charlie Kirk murder and what…
Friendly silence not always right answer
Editor: A few days ago a young woman was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail…
Community leaders agree: We need Birth Center
Our community cannot afford to lose the birth center at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Doctors, nurses, our local…
Dear Editor: The Sweet Ride Charity Car Show for Kids was a success
Editor: This year was great – music by DJ Michael was right on, and the weather was perfect.…
Dear Editor: Loss of Oregon Jamboree hurts
Editor: I owned Trash to Treasure for 13 years, first downtown across from A&W and then I moved…
Dear Editor: Fluoride decision process flawed
Editor: Placing fluoride into a community water system is a very controversial subject. This is a topic that…
Dear Editor: Fluoride decision ‘deeply troubling,’ ‘alarming’
Editor: The recent decision by the City Council to repeal the fluoride ordinance is deeply troubling — not…
Words to Community from Samaritan CEO Marty Cahill
An Open Letter to Our Colleagues, Leaders and Community: As I wrap up my first week as CEO…
Reader offers her own historical recipe
Editor: I really enjoy Roberta McKern’s monthly museum stories. Her latest ended with “poor man’s pudding,” which did…