By leaving out brokerages, a recent Telegram article presents a skewed view of the industry.
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Charles Lawton: Isn’t low unemployment good? Yes, until companies can’t find workers
A thriving economy hinges on having a large enough labor force, not just plenty of Maine people with jobs.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Tycoon’s avocado economics lesson is a hard one to swallow
A well-publicized sermon about millennials’ free-spending brunches ignores far greater obstacles to young people’s financial security.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Cold-storage building will keep the ‘port’ in Portland
A zoning change to allow a taller building would let the city pursue its historic cargo role with a modern twist.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Jeopardizing environmental assets makes no economic sense
Aquaculture and brownfield redevelopment are among the state’s pluses that cuts could harm.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Give economic panel the funding it needs to plan for Maine’s future
The state should have a long-term strategy that’s sound enough to weather political storms.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: On Portland cold-storage proposal, opponents’ math doesn’t add up
Their view that a small facility would be adequate is wishful thinking.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Charles Lawton: Labor force numbers show extent of worker flow to Portland area
Also, the continued success of the region clearly depends on the interplay between urban jobs and suburban housing, transportation and social services.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: An immigrant-friendly state would work for the betterment of us all
Our aging population and low birth rate creates a socio-economic need that only newcomers can fulfill.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
City on brink of huge mistake: Cold-storage facility far bigger than needed
Certainly a solution can be found that avoids scarring the landscape of Portland’s valued western waterfront.