Kathleen Parker: In world where Google rules, there's no place left to hide

Privacy has been at risk for some time, but we didn't notice until news of NSA surveillance surfaced.

Commentary: Backers of abortion restrictions need lessons on sex ed, politics

Supporters of a federal ban on all abortions after 20 weeks press on, despite little chance of success.

Our View: Distracted-driving study reveals new risks on road

Devices that demand a driver's attention are the most dangerous, even if they are hands-free.

Another View: Rules of the road should apply to cyclists as well as drivers

The law is the law, even though most bicycle riders act as if the laws were just suggestions.

Letters to the editor: Dislike of panhandlers fuels ban proposal

Maine Voices: Franklin Street redesign links transportation, development and quality of life

The process gives the city a chance to build on its strengths as it improves livability and mobility.

Maine Voices: America needs immigration reform

Cities like Portland have grown with the help of enterprising immigrants. That door should stay open.

George Will: 'Wars' on drugs and gambling defeat only limited government

Over the years, pressure to change bad behavior has given Congress powers not in the Constitution.

Our View: Budget bad, but better than the alternative

The governor's proposal to force increases in local property taxes would have been worse.

Message from the publisher: We let you down last week, but are determined to do better

A catastrophic server outage affected the print newspaper and shut down our website.

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