charles lawton

Let’s resist the temptation to turn timid when faced with an opportunity to better the greater good.

Charles Lawton: Is there a third way for rural Maine’s economy to grow?

by CHARLES LAWTON December 20, 2016December 19, 2016

There should be an alternative to the two extreme positions on the impact of trade deals.

by CHARLES LAWTON December 13, 2016December 13, 2016

Despite the harmful effects of income inequality found in the study, the American Dream is not fading away.

The effective way forward for Maine and the U.S. is not a new taxpayer-funded crony capitalism.

by CHARLES LAWTON November 22, 2016November 21, 2016

Voters will soon render their judgment based on their jobs, homes and paychecks.

by CHARLES LAWTON November 15, 2016November 14, 2016

New female entrants into Maine’s labor force are exerting a significant change in our economy.

by Charles Lawton November 8, 2016November 8, 2016

Instead, we need to call up in ourselves the courage to face an uncertain future with resolve and confidence.

by CHARLES LAWTON November 1, 2016October 31, 2016

The loss of traditional sources of employment and other changes call for a bold, fresh approach.

by Charles Lawton October 25, 2016October 24, 2016

Maine should keep the original goal of raising an additional $157 million for K-12 schools but rethink how to allocate state aid.

The musician embodies the journey we all must take if we are to move beyond this divisive election.