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Maine Voices: North Woods park plan offers economic benefits both near and far

by Daniel Kleban Special to the Press Herald May 7, 2016May 6, 2016

Our U.S. senators should recognize the possibilities offered by the marketing of the National Park Service.

by CHARLES LAWTON May 3, 2016May 2, 2016

Rather than worry about myriad problems, focus on urban centers to help job growth in each area.

The arguments against a modernization of the state’s clean energy market do not pass the test.

The governor now appears  to be using his go-to strategy to fight efforts to raise the minimum wage.

by Charles Lawton April 26, 2016April 26, 2016

Spreading prosperity outside of Portland depends on workers who can move around on highways and the Internet.

by CHARLES LAWTON April 19, 2016April 18, 2016

R&D’s value to Maine cannot be explained solely by the number of businesses and jobs it creates.

by The Editorial Board April 18, 2016November 30, 2016

Maine is slipping backward on key indicators amid a focus on ‘socialists’ and ‘illegals.’

When the U.S. government won’t even enforce current law, how will it protect manufacturers?

The annual Measures of Growth report shows enduring deficiencies in the state’s economy and sets priorities for policy solutions.

by CHARLES LAWTON April 12, 2016April 11, 2016

In fighting immigration, we are becoming the people our forefathers sought to escape.