The New Era - All about Sweet Home since 1929

Normally, at this time of year, we’re writing an editorial welcoming visitors to Sweet Home. We’d be writing about how much we appreciate the revenue and the attention that Oregon Jamboree patrons bring to Sweet Home, extolling the benefits of this event that has contributed much to our community.

This year, though, we have something else to think about: a looming gubernatorial election and an opportunity for our readers (and visitors) to check out the three candidates up close.

That’s because the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, of which The New Era is a member, is hosting...