Erin Hooper captures a close up photograph of Vietnam War veteran Howie Young and his biker jacket.

One man from Peaks Island speaks about his life on the island and how it brings his family closer together.

Lisa Jones speaks about her husband Joseph, who drowned while drag net fishing for sea urchins. Jones discusses the relationship she had with her husband and the difficulty of moving on.

Through writing and poetry, Gaelle Robin explores the topic of gender. Kelly Shetron profiles Robin's art and how she uses it to express herself.

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.

Since he was a child, Father Minderlein wanted to be a priest, but caused a void in his life. Samara Breger offers a profile on Minderlein that discusses how the priesthood almost took him away from having a family.

One milkman in Portland highlights his job picking up and delivering milk orders. Residents speak about seeing Dennis Ross every week with their orders.

Have always desired to work with firearms, Jim Bellegarde jumped at the opportunity to become a gunsmith. Ben Buddig profiles the work Bellegarde has done with firearms.

As a former drummer, Kelsang Pawo is now a Buddhist monk. Pawo speaks about his time as a musician and finding a new life for himself.

For Dana Wilde, individuals who seek the unknown must rely on the power and beauty of nature to understand buried truths. Grace Mendenhall profiles Wilde's role as a self-described backwoods philosopher.

Behind all of the graffiti and tagging in Portland, there is a complex and exclusive subculture. Steven Jackson highlights how the members of this community are artists dedicated to their artform and its governing rules.

Through composing music, Tom Wallace is able to find a sense of infinity. Ari Erlbaum profiles Wallace's work to revise a musical.