The Sudanese Community Association of Maine hosts events geared towards showing their children the importance of education and going to school. Anna Mackenzie Weaver captures the work of Matthew Kongo, president of the Sudanese Community Association of Maine.

Introduction to an article on homelessness and getting off the streets.

Michelle Cilia documents the work of a cleaning lady from Portland.

In order to learn about the Finnish community in Maine, Nina Hein visits the South Paris sauna. Hein documents their lives in Maine, and how they are as stubborn as their neighbors, the Yankee Doodles.

Considered by some as the armpit of Maine, Lewiston, has developed a poor reputation. Claire Holman speaks to residents of the Franco-American community around town to showcase Lewiston's strength and beauty.

Living on a boat allows individuals to live a different lifestyle. Olga Kreimer profiles the life of Jack Marrie, who is docked in Portland for the winter in his sailboat.

Kate Lapides documents the life of Roberto Keith, a Hispanic man from Portland.

Building Alternatives provides juveniles serving a prison sentence opportunties for vocational education. Collette Sosnowy speaks to educators and students with the Building Alternatives program about their experiences and the opportunities the program offers.

Since many people do not own a piano at home, the Portland Public Library provides a piano on site that patrons can use for an hour to practice. Patrons and library staff discuss the convenience of having a free public piano at the library.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. David Gavril and others capture how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

Whitney Devin documents the lives of three pet people in Portland, and show how each has a unique identity as a pet owner.

Shortly after moving to Portland, Lucas Willard began to hear about bed bugs frequently, and decided to investigate the epidemic striking Portland. Erika Gatz and Willard speak to experts regarding insects and how pest control tries to solve the infestation in the area.