The school district of Westbrook provides at-risk students an opportunity to learn through an alternative learning program geared towards all grade levels. Maureen Simpson documents how the school district utilizes their program to help students to believe in getting an education, focusing on Ashley Lane, the oldest eight grader in the program.

Entranced by sailing after her first race, Christine Kean races her sailboat three to four times a year. Jackie Farwell documents Kean's life and the culture behind sailing.

The most seaward of all of Maine's islands, Matinicus, was in need of a single teacher. Anne Bardaglio documents how the Mantinicus almost lost its school, and how the island community needed the school to survive.

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.

In the town of Biddeford, the contract with the Maine Energy Recovery Center (MERC) is expired, many residents of the town have spoken against renewing the contract due to health concerns of center's emissions. Leslie Bridgers highlights the varying opinions of residents in the town and on the city council.

Speaking up against the Iraq War, Dexter Kamilewicz became the representative for veterans, mothers, fathers and wives to run for Congress on an anti-war, peace platform. Steve Brown highlights the life of Kamilewicz, speaks about his connections to the Iraq War, and running for Congress on a peace platform.

The forestry industry in Maine comprises mainly of heavy machinery that allows loggers to get their wood, but among these loggers are horse loggers. Kelsey Bulger highlights the work of John Plowden, a horse logger, who makes a conscious effort to help the environment by using horses and his own hands for logging.

After experiencing a quarter life crisis of her own, Belinda Woolfson set off to investigate if others in her generation had similar experiences, and what caused them.

A taxi driver in Portland, Jack Cole is a practitioner of the alternative healing technique known as Reiki. Emily Qualey discusses the journey that Cole has been on with his spiritual practice, and how Cole shares his beliefs with those who ride in his cab.

Finding an old computer in his new apartment, Peter Lang-Stanton discovered a string of emails about a woman's dying friend. Lang-Stanton recounts his investigation to find the women who sent the emails and what happened to her friend, all while dealing with personal family concerns.

Moving to New England from England, Keith Sawyer was bullied as a kid because of his English accent. Peter Lang-Stanton speaks to Sawyer about his attempts to change his accent to fit in and his issues with socialization.

Sean Edwin highlights the work of Pious Ali, the first African-born, Muslim elected to public office in the state of Maine. Edwin discusses Ali's involvement with youth organizations and social service work.