At the Maine State Prison, some prisoners are taught to be hospice volunteers, to help inmates feel comfortable and safe during their last moments. Colleen Vasu documents the work that Candice Powell does for the prisoners and how the program impacts the inmate volunteers.

Andres Gonzalez captures images of the Maine Gay Men's Chorus.

Attempting to heal from past wounds, Rosemary Erb turned to alternative healing and massage to help people feel better about themselves. Anna Clarke discusses Erb's work as a healer who uses simple human touch to help heal past wounds.

Nancy Rosenbaum highlights the Local 188 restaurant, owned by Jay Villani. Rosenbaum speaks to Villani about the start of the business and how it fits into the local restaurant scene.

At Peabody House in Portland, Cynthia Cushing is able to receive care from nurses and volunteers to ensure she takes her AIDS medication, and also have a place to sleep. Renee Nemmers discusses the life of Cushing, recounting her life with drug abuse, being tested positive for HIV/AIDS, and changing her life.

Maine Mead Works produces locally sourced honey wine, handmade by a Portland couple and their few employees. Kira Goldenberg highlights how Carly Cope and Ben Alexander have plans for expansion, but have to decide if that will jeopardize the artisan sensibility.

During the 1950's, a colony of Slavic immigrants came to Richmond, Maine. Gretchen Batz documents how the Slavic community integrated into the town.

Carolyn Mix documents the lives of Terry, Lib, and Nick who are redefining the meaning of the traditional family unit. As a lesbian family living in suburban Portland, they build their own unique structure to define what a family is for them and the traditions they hold.

In Biddeford, teenagers are attempting to bring back opera to the City Theater, at a time when opera is not popular in youth culture. The performers discuss how teenagers view opera and speak about the preparations for their show.

Seeking elected office as a member of the Occupy Wall Street movement, Asher Platts is forming a campaign to run for the State Senate. Robert Smith documents the work that Platts puts forth into his campaign as he runs as a Green Party Independent and how he acquires clean elections funding.

George Lewis, sociologist and Maine native, explains why we are creatures of the culture that we create and consume.

Leaving a successfull career and her home in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to an ethnic war, Adele Ngoy dreamed of bringing her favorite holiday to Portland. Emily Ambrose highlights the the efforts of Ngoy to host a gala, bringing International Women's Day to Portland.