Education is important for individuals of all backgrounds and while behavorial, conduct, and attentional disorderd individuals may have a difficult time in a traditional public schools, there is an option for them in Portland. Sarah Burke investigates the Pupil Rehabilitation and Education Program, a publicly funded alternative school that gives students a second chance at education.

On the Chebeague Island, members of the island community grow concerned about the rising oil prices and what that means for them heating their homes in the winter. Mark Lebourdias explores how neighbors assist each other with time and money to prepare for the coming winter.

Despite social and economic changes, workers at the Rancourt factory in Lewiston continue the traditional craft of shoemaking. Heidi Sistare documents the work that is done at the factory and the importance of working at the shoe factory.

Willie and Elizabeth Ames both come from lobstering families, growing up as island people. Anne Gorham and Anne Pierter document the lives of the Ames' with regard to lobstering and island life.

As a UPS driver, Lee Hutchins knows people from all walks of life. Darlene St. John and others join Hutchins on his route to learn about his work.

Aria Curtis captures images of Jessy, a young man who fights to promote the Dream Act.

A sailmaker for thirty-five years, there is not a sail that gets made in his shop that Nat Wilson has not had a hand in making. Amanda Witherell documents the craft and the work that Wilson does on his sails.

When most people speak to their pets they may not actually expect to communicate with them, but for the women who run Animal Talk, their experience is the exact opposite. Claire Bolding speaks to three women who communicate with animals and discusses their experiences.

In the small town of Strong, the Strong Wood Products, Inc. toothpick and dowel mill begins manufacturing early each morning. Suzanne Grossman speaks to employees at the factory to learn about their jobs and the work produced at the mill.

Entranced by sailing after her first race, Christine Kean races her sailboat three to four times a year. Jackie Farwell documents Kean's life and the culture behind sailing.

Lois Lowry is a storyteller who approaches topics with an awe and no pretense of understanding, selling books to millions worldwide. Abby Holtzman highlights the work that Lowry puts into her books and her life experiences.

When most people speak to their pets they may not actually expect to communicate with them, but for the women who run Animal Talk, their experience is the exact opposite. Leslie Brooks captures images of women who communicate with animals.