Lois Lowry is a storyteller who approaches topics with an awe and no pretense of understanding, selling books to millions worldwide. Abby Holtzman highlights the work that Lowry puts into her books and her life experiences.

Having a near death experience with his horse, Pete Hagerty recounts how he has tried to overcome his own fear of his horse, while also trying to understand a fear that this mother suffers from. Abby Holtzman documents Hagerty's experience with fear.

Having lived through poverty all of her life, Tina Hutchinson is now trying to raise her children up and out of poverty. Allison Behringer documents Hutchinson's life, and discusses her efforts to get out of poverty for her family.

Allison Behringer highlights the life of Aziza Dafili, an immigrant from Morocco living in Portland. Behringer speaks to Dafili about coming to America, and how her heart is still in her homeland.

At Carrabec High School, Jack Kaplan teaches power lifting to students, where they are able to build muscles and willpower. Blyth Fiscella documents how Kaplan's work revitalized the school and how the program promotes athletic and social growth for its members.

In his barbershop with a single chair, Bob Feeny speaks to regular clients every day. Jessica Rosenburg visits Bob's Barbership in Portland to speak to Feeny about the barbering culture and observes his interactions with the regulars.

The legend behind the Penobscot River goes that the river itself shaped the culture of Penobscot people, and provided for them. Elizabeth Scoville explores how the Penobscot people deal with the river being used for the needs of the industrial world, speaking to members of the tribe about their culture and community.

Luke Snyder highlights the life of Jordan Kratz, a Jewish punk rocker. Snyder discusses Kratz's punk rock lifestyle, interest in science fiction, and living with Hepatitis C.

Michael Beckman highlights the work of Lifeflight of Maine, a critical care helicopter transport service. Beckman speaks to a pilot and crew members about their experiences helping critical care patients.

The members of the Maine Paranormal Research Association dedicate their time to investigating and exploring possible haunted locations in Maine, equipped with various pieces of technology. Pearl Gabel speaks to the investigators to learn about their experiences in the field and why they hunt for ghosts.

Kelli Gavant highlights the life of Phyllis Rogers, a teacher with SPIRAL Arts, Inc., who suffers from chronic pain following an accident that damaged her brain. Gavant discusses the work that SPIRAL Arts does for their students and how it has helped Rogers and others.

Brendan Hughes focuses on the lives of train conductors as they go about their daily routines, as they discuss their experiences conducting trains.