While Portland is heralded as a city that is too good to be true, Monte Paulsen and Maria Hazen explored the other side of the story. Monte Paulsen captures the lives of individuals who are struggling to get off the streets.

Within one block of Congress Street lives two ballroom dance studios, usually filled with couples learning how to dance. Shannon Burkert captures images of couples at these studios to show their passion for dancing.

Janice Gardner explores the lives of civil war reenactors, trying to understand the hows, whys, and possible dangers of Civil War reenactment.

Sara Paul discusses the history of her home and speaks to members of the Balzano family about their time living in the house on Munjoy Hill.

Living in Maine can be hard for a single person, and for Judith Saffron it is no different. Rufus Nicoll profiles Saffron's decision to move away.

Whitney Devin documents the lives of three pet people in Portland, and show how each has a unique identity as a pet owner.

Karl Holmes reflects on his experience of living through the AIDS epidemic and how it’s shaped his experience of COVID-19.

Harvey Bixby is a skilled artisan who builds stone walls. Mark Serreze visits Bixby to learn about his craft and the work that goes into it.

Sara Shahriari and Shaleece Haas explore the lives of Muslim women in the state of Maine, discussing their beliefs and lifestyles. Haas highlights how the Muslim community in Maine has the freedom to practice their religion and be a part of the larger community.

Living on home confinement, one women in Portland is the only person in the state who is serving a prison sentence from home. Natasha Haverty highlights how this women is trying to find her way back into society.

As two performers who are at different stages in their musical careers, Gail and Obi are both fiddle players in a community fiddle group based in Portland. Ali Scattergood documents how the two performers weave music into their lives.

A member of the swinger community, Nadine Drapeau is able to find acceptance by being a swinger. Julia King documents how Drapeau interacts with other swingers, and how the swinger community allowed her to find a reason to live.