Louise Suta meets with Bea Ward, to learn about her life and operating the elevator at the Sonesta Hotel in Portland.

New feature in Salt Magazine that guides people to important places to eat in Maine.

Conceived to counteract the actions of the Westboro Baptist Church, a church that protests military funerals, the Patriot Guard Riders are comprised of veterans and people who have family serving in the military. Charla Hudlow highlights the work of the Patriot Guard Riders in Maine and their experiences with attending funerals and coping with death.

Chris Korzen speaks to surfers at Higgins Beach who come out to surf during the summer and winter. The surfers speak about the surf culture and the rising number of surfers in the area.

In Presque Isle, Cluny McPherson collects the heritage of potato growing people. Tanya Solomon and Parise White capture images of McPherson about his collection of old farm tools.

In an effort to support adults in the community with mental disabilties, the Local Sprouts Cooperative and Bomb Diggity Bakery formed a partnership to start an arts program. Christy Hartman highlights how the partnership gives people with developmental disabilties a space to come together and also educate the community about local and organic food.

Moe Nadel captures the lives of locomotive maintainers for the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad.

Chris Joob highlights the Portland Rugby Club, speaking to its members and learning about their personal experiences and playing rugby.

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.

At Peabody House in Portland, Cynthia Cushing is able to receive care from nurses and volunteers to ensure she takes her AIDS medication, and also have a place to sleep. Renee Nemmers discusses the life of Cushing, recounting her life with drug abuse, being tested positive for HIV/AIDS, and changing her life.

Jennifer Moorefield discusses the various kinds of police patrols in Portland, and talks to officers about their jobs and experiences.

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