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Charles lawton

Published
April 12, 2016

Charles Lawton: Fearful anti-immigrant policies dishonor our optimistic history

In fighting immigration, we are becoming the people our forefathers sought to escape.
Published
April 5, 2016

Charles Lawton: Two innovative programs prepare students for the workforce

A neighborhood youth center in Lewiston and Thornton Academy in Saco teach young people the attitudes and skills they'll need to succeed as employees.
Published
March 29, 2016

Charles Lawton: Maine needs to wage a two-front economic campaign

We face both a rearguard market transformation and a forward-looking demographic challenge.
Published
March 22, 2016

Charles Lawton: As workforce ages, Maine should take lesson from Patriots

Much like the team and superstar Tom Brady, we have a tiny window of opportunity for a successful transition to a sustainable future.
Published
March 15, 2016

Charles Lawton: Full employment loses its meaning when 16,000 Maine jobs vanish

A puzzling decline in work force participation among those ages 16 to 44 is one factor, along with an aging population.

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Published
March 8, 2016

Charles Lawton: How an economic idea generator got started, and where it’s going

A newspaper column, a phone call and a meeting develop into an intensive research project to produce strategies for Maine.
Published
March 1, 2016

Charles Lawton: FocusMaine group lays out path to prosperity in next generation

The business leaders and policy experts are ready to pursue three segments they find most promising.
Published
February 23, 2016

Charles Lawton: While ‘socialism’ stirs emotions, it’s leadership that counts

Defining clear goals and a way to achieve them leads to better social outcomes, no matter how it's labeled.
Published
February 9, 2016

Charles Lawton: Maine’s aging workforce requires adjustments in policy

First, we must find ways to make it easier for those 65 years of age and older to remain on the job.
Published
January 26, 2016

Charles Lawton: January is the bleakest month for Maine’s economy

The first quarter of the year highlights a big challenge for our state: to reduce the impact of seasonal fluctuations.