Tania van Bergen highlights the life of Pam Ward, owner of a recycling redemption center. Van Bergen covers the work that Ward puts into her business and her personal life.

War-torn countries can cause individuals to flee their homes to find better lives for themselves and their family. Laurie McDonnell documents how refugees from Bosnia have made new homes in Portland and started a Bosnian community.

High pitched and loud sounds over-stimulate Becky Wilkinson, who has high functioning autism. Emma Bouthillette discusses how through the help of an autism service dog, Wilkinson is able to overcome the sounds when they occur.

Merrill Maiano explores the intricacies of the beer brewing process and industry from a smaller level. Maiano speaks with homebrewers and learns how brewing beer is treated as an art form.

Located near the town of Freeport, Maine has its own desert, but instead of sand, it contains glacial silt. Vanessa Silverton-Peel explores how the Desert of Maine has become a tourist attraction.

Coming together for a public meeting to discuss the Pittston Company, members of the community are at odds regarding their situation. Pamela Wood documents the tension regarding Eastport's civil war over oil.

After a racist incident occurs at a high school in Maine, it becomes clear that not many people in the majority-white community are comfortable talking about race. Zach St. Louis follows one group of students as they take matters into their own hands and try to change their school for the better.

Laura Neale investigates the activities and programs for students at School Around Us. Neale speaks with teachers, students, and parents to understand how this form of alternative schooling works.

Nicholas DuLong explores the history and operations of the Game Farm in Gray, Maine, which aims to help with the rehabilitation of wildlife in Maine.

Jean McGowan documents the 1994 gubernatorial race as an outside observer, highlighting the various campaigns, parties, and political beliefs. She discusses the campaigns with volunteers and staffers in order to get a behind the scenes look at the campaign process.

In Lewiston, Bates Fabrics and the L.L. Bean Telemarketing Center are only a few hundred yards from each other. Dan Stewart explores how these industries marks Lewiston as changing from an industrialized textile town to a service-based city.

At the Opportunity Farm for Boys, at-risk youths are able to receive help and education. Jill Smith discusses the programs offered at the farm to assist the youth's who live there.