When the workers at FairPoint Communications went on strike, they supported each other as a community. James Colombo highlights how the workers created their own community of support, and how the strike brought Kimberly Talbot's family closer.

In the town of Rockland, Jim Deans set up a recording studio, that for two decades produced music. With no records of Deans or his studio, James Colombo investigates the history of the studio to find out more about Deans.

Ben Hartwell is a cattle farmer from Gorham who only feeds his cattle with grass. Amy Miller documents how Hartwell's beliefs regarding government interference with his farming, and how he works hard to keep all production and sales at the local level.

With an interest in firearms from a young age, Monty Washburn began making guns for himself. Laurie Astrowsky and Mark Emerson document Washburn's interest in guns and the work that goes into crafting one.

Heading to Giles Family Farm in Alfred, Mark Ruest and others go to learn about cider production. Ruest and other Salt students speak to Bruce Giles about the squeezing process and the work that goes into the production.

In 1962, Almon Williams began raising sheep. Mark Emerson and Elizabeth Tanner speak to Williams about raising sheep and taking care of them.

In 1962, Almon Williams began raising sheep. Williams walks Salt students through the sheep shearing process.

Barganing, bartering, and bidding are daily occurrences at the Portland Fish Exchange. Penelope Cumler documents the action of the Portland Fish Exchange and the role it plays in the commercial fishing market.

Known as the "Town that Paper Made," East Millinocket has struggled since the paper mill closed down. Mitch Borden documents how the community has been impacted by the mill closure 10 years ago, and how they attempt to make ends meet for their each other.

Alison Hudson speaks to Ed Aceto about plowing roads during a snowstorm. Aceto discusses the the difficulties that storms cause for plows and working for the Department of Public Works.

Jim Daniels captures the people who live and work along Airline Road in Penobscot County.

Natalie Mikin documents the lives of young figure skaters as they train for competitions and set other priorities aside. Mikin also speaks to Ceci Hodgekins, a young figure skater who wants more from life than just skating.