As the first black representative in Maine, Jerry Talbot drafted the Names and Places bill, which would outlaw the use of the "n-word" from maps of Maine, which passed in 1977. Yevonnie Lowe profiles Talbot's account of the path that led to his election in 1972.

Driving around to locations in New England to collect grease waste, Maine Standard Biofuels turns used grease into biodiesel. Casey Gordon captures the work that Maine Standard Biofuels does to provide a local recycled fuel source.

Fieldmer Mattox documents the work done at Merrill Marine Terminal in Portland.

Aubrie Tossmann documents the activity on the Route 8 bus line in Portland.

Ronald Clayton documents the lives of individuals who have struggled from drug abuse and the treatments they have received.

Jeff Jordan captures the lives of individuals who live in Portland, that have their lives impacted by AIDS.

Adam Reitano documents the activity at a news station in Portland.

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

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

Short write up on Millinocket and Emily Kinney.

Worth Stokes captures images of graffiti and graffiti artists in Portland.

Kara Mears captures the raising of Portland's holiday tree in Monument Square.