At the center of the city of Portland, Monument Square serves as the main location for Portland's political and economic activity. Cynthia Lee observes the activity around Monument Square to capture the essense of the downtown area.

On Indian Island, there is a shaman who still represents the traditional Indian culture. Pamela Wood speaks to Senabeh about what it means to be a medicine man and his other experiences.

Wicca is a faith with freedom, which is what Cynthia Collins was looking for. Heather Barnes documents how Collins finds freedom as a witch.

Barbershops are social places with a crowd of regulars. Julia Mickenberg takes readers inside two barbershops to highlight the culture within a barbershop.

Adrienne Schatz highlights life in the small town of Chesuncook, Maine. Schatz discusses the solitude that Chesuncook provides for its residents and their way of 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.

Greggory Elliott explores the histories of various stores in downtown Waterville, and learns about how these business interact with the economics of the area.

In order to help his Somali friends, Henry Hamilton raises goats for them so they can follow their Muslim religious traditions. Laura Trebs highlights how Hamilton supports the Islamic community in Maine during a time when so many people only show them hate.

Twilight Greenaway highlights the lives of caregivers and volunteers at Peabody House in Portland. These individuals offer support and services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Maine.

Standing at four and a half feet tall, Ida Allen can stand up for herself. Anne Gorham documents Allen's life as the daughter of a settler and growing up in the wilderness of Maine.

A rare breed of sled dog, the Chinook bred only numbers in the hundreds. Heather Craig speaks with dog owners who are passionate about their Chinooks, and learns about their experiences with their dogs and the community.

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.