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.

Having only seen the boundries of the marsh as a child and wondering could lie within, Emily Wilson journeys into the Scarborough marsh. Wilson learns about the history of the marsh and about those who live there.

Candlepin bowling, which is unique to New England and the Maritime Provinces, offers a different way to experience bowling. Cate Tynan captures the inner working of Good Time Lanes in Lisbon Falls.

For nearly 85 years, Bert Morris has been a river driver and logger. Fran Ober speaks to Morris about his experiences as a river driver.

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Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

At Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, historical interpreters are able to be themselves while being someone else. Emily Kwong documents the work that the interpreters do at the Village, and how they connect with the characters that they represent.

In order to learn about the Finnish community in Maine, Kate Jeremiah and Nina Hein visit the South Paris sauna. Jeremiah captures their lives in Maine.

Kristin Atwell documents the lives of migrant workers from Mexico to the Philippines who come to Maine to harvest acres of broccoli. She explores how these newcomers to the Aroostook community brought forth interest, as well as some difficulties.

The act of contradancing, a type of folk dance, is examined in this piece by Leila Childs. She explores the history of this folk dance, the music associated with it, and talks to the dancers themselves to uncover the social aspect of dancing.

R. Todd Hoffman captures how over 5,000 years of traditions are renewed within the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland.

The Sudanese Community Association of Maine hosts events geared towards showing their children the importance of education and going to school. Kyle Boelte highlights the work of Matthew Kongo, president of the Sudanese Community Association of Maine, and discusses his life in Portland and helping his community.