As a direct descendant of Barney Beal, Avery Kelley is known for his ability to tell stories. Jill Harvey speaks to Kelley about a trip he took to New York.

At the invitation of Down East Magazine, Salt documented Christmas memories from an older generation.

Phil Grant takes a photograph of Andrew Davis, a back-to-lander, outside his family's farm.

Roland Laigo captures the departure of the Island Romance from Portland at 5:45 A.M.

Matthew Zontine captures a magazine loader at Champion International Paper Corporation in the middle of work.

As Portland becomes more suburban, Peaks Island has experienced waves of change. Harry Brown documents how the community of people have little in common except the ferry commute they make and their liking for Peaks Island.

Owner of a barbershop in Portland, Danny Mardigian shares his life story and experiences.

Jennifer Acker discusses the lives of locomotive maintainers for the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad.

David Gavril captures the work that sea urchin pickers do in Portland.

Jennifer Brewer highlights the Central Beauty School, where students study to be cosmetologists. She speaks with students to learn about their schedules and the work they have to put in to complete their programs.

Robyn Redman captures a photograph of Toni Ladakakos, owner and operator of Toni's Beauty Salon, which remains open despite other stores closing.

At the B&M Beans plant in Portland, almost a million cans of baked beans leave each week. Heather Coleman captures the day-to-day life of the "family" of bean factory workers.