Adrianne Mathiowetz documents the lives of Amy and Nicole Sutherland, two twins who are invested in the geek and gaming culture.

Florence Nicolar Shay made sure everyone knew – Native Americans were being denied the right to vote in Maine. She forced the Maine State Legislature to take up the issue in the 1950s. Eventually, the people spoke: in 1954, 79% of voters said yes to Native American suffrage. But the work didn’t end there – Native leaders have continued Florence’s campaign for Native rights. Like Donna Loring, a Penobscot’s Tribal Representative to the state legislature, who sponsored legislation for Native history to be taught in Maine public schools. With every legislative victory, Native American get one step closer to equality, and ultimately, sovereignty.

Krista Mahr documents the growth of the Cambodian community in Portland, speaking with several individuals regarding their culture and religion.

Katrina Herzog documents the culture at 442 St. John Street, a home used to house young transients and people visiting Boothbay Harbor.

Each day, ten men are needed for group prayer at the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland. Jennifer Freed documents the work members of the congregation do to keep their Jewish traditions and culture alive.

With the resurgence of skateboarding, Zachary Porter captures the skateboarding culture in Portland.

Katherine Bordwell captures Thai culture in Portland as it relates to food and family.

Ben Harvey explores how a Vietnamese couple in Portland opened various businesses that represent their culture, and speaks to patrons at the karaoke lounge about their experiences.

Culture can be expressed through many different avenues, from telling a story about ones culture, to performing a traditional dance. Jessica Kohler speaks to performers with the House Island Project to learn about their experiences and the House Island Project.

The Cambodian community in Portland makes up a very small percentage of population, and as Frank G. Miller and Carole Hoffman discover, struggle to find jobs, learn English, and preserve their own culture.

At Reiche School in Portland, students are able to participate in a multilingual program, blending different social classes and cultures together. Jennifer Fayocavitz covers the stories of immigrants in Maine who attend Reiche School and their experiences at the school.

In Biddeford, teenagers are attempting to bring back opera to the City Theater, at a time when opera is not popular in youth culture. Bryan Thomas captures the work the performers do as they make preparations for their show.