The New Era

The New Era Sweet Home, OR's Local Newspaper Since 1929. The New Era is a respected newspaper located in Sweet Home, Oregon.

Established in 1929, it has been serving the Sweet Home community for nearly a century. Throughout its history, The New Era has been dedicated to providing local news, events, and important information to its readers. As a pillar of the community, the newspaper has witnessed and chronicled the transformation of Sweet Home, ensuring that residents are well-informed and connected to their local comm

unity. Over the years, The New Era has garnered respect and trust from its readership, and it remains a vital source of news for the Sweet Home area.

Plans are underway for Samaritan Health Services to affiliate with MultiCare Health System, and Samaritan leaders are in...
11/13/2025

Plans are underway for Samaritan Health Services to affiliate with MultiCare Health System, and Samaritan leaders are inviting the public to learn more at a series of upcoming town halls across the region.
All of the town halls are full, so a new date was added for the valley region: Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Boulder Falls Inn Event Center in Lebanon, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Each town hall will be hosted by Marty Cahill, president and CEO of Samaritan Health Services, together with Samaritan hospital and system leadership. Attendees will hear detailed presentations about the planned MultiCare affiliation and have the opportunity to ask questions during an open Q&A session.
Because many community members have also expressed interest in learning more about Medicare and Medicare Advantage health plans, licensed health insurance agents who specialize in Medicare will host informational tables at each in-person event to answer questions before and after the presentations.
Registration is required, and seating is limited at each in-person event. To register or learn more, visit samhealth.org/Affiliation. For more information about what this affiliation means for our patients and communities, visit samhealth.org/Affiliation.
Spots are also still open on Thursday, Dec. 11, 12-1 p.m. in a Virtual forum via Microsoft Teams. Link provided upon registration; recording available at samhealth.org/Affiliation after the event.

Learn about the plans for Samaritan Health Services to affiliate with MultiCare Health System, a highly respected, mission-driven organization based out of Tacoma, Washington.

Throwback Thursday this week from 25, 50 and 75 years ago.Nov. 16, 1950Two power outages last week were beyond the contr...
11/13/2025

Throwback Thursday this week from 25, 50 and 75 years ago.

Nov. 16, 1950

Two power outages last week were beyond the control of the power company. One occurred when a Sweet Home Sand and Gravel company crane went through power lines while dredging a pond at Cascadia Lumber. The second one occurred when energetic beavers felled trees across the line, affecting customers in the Upper Calapooia district.

Nov. 13, 1975
Officers of the East Linn Museum Society are worried they won’t be able to meet the down payment on the building they agreed to purchase for the museum. ELMS agreed to purchase the old Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints on Long Street this summer, handing over $3,000 as part of the down payment. They still need another $13,500. The building and land are being sold for $44,500.

Nov. 15, 2000

Voters passed three measures that will create a new fire district for the city. The new district will replace the City of Sweet Home, Sweet Home Rural Fire Protection District, and Sweet Home Ambulance District in providing fire and ambulance services. The new Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District was formed by 2,824 votes in favor (49.63%) and 2,285 votes against (30.16%).

11/12/2025

We’ve got old newspapers available for pick up, if you are in need of any for gardening, crafting, packing or ??? Stop by our office at 1313 Main St.. we’re open 10 am to 5 pm!

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