James C. Curtis writes on the documentary tradition, comparing the work of Salt and the Farm Security Administration in Maine.

For people who deal with abuse, illness, and persecution, the Lafayette Building in Portland provides a shelter. Chris Gauthier speaks to Melissa Fisher about her experiences and coming to the Lafayette.

Speaking about Darfur nearly all of the time, Hassan Cober, a journalist born in Darfur came to Portland with his family because of the Sudanese people safe in America. Hannah Fox captures the life of Cober.

From a shop in Portland, Jonathan Cooper crafts violins. Kimberlee Poole profiles Cooper's work on violins, his entry into the art, and his love for the instrument.

Holly Wilmeth captures the work of Raymond Strout, a carpenter by trade, who is a blood wormer by nature.

Kaycie Levy photographs Mary Toft Walton, a retired schoolteacher, going through papers in her apartment.

In his barbershop with a single chair, Bob Feeny speaks to regular clients every day. Betty Bastidas and Jessica Rosenburg visit Bob's Barbershop in Portland to speak to Feeny about the barbering culture and observe his interactions with the regulars.

A taxi driver in Portland, Jack Cole is a practitioner of the alternative healing technique known as Reiki. Emily Qualey discusses the journey that Cole has been on with his spiritual practice, and how Cole shares his beliefs with those who ride in his cab.

Short write ups on the passing of Harvey Bixby, Ronald Blythe's work on people, and about Stacy Wentworth.

In Turner, Maine, farmers are known for their competitiveness. John G. Dale highlights the lives of farmers and farm life in Turner.

Moving away from monogamous relationships, one women in South Portland speaks about her experience with polyamorous relationships. She discusses the importance of talking about your insecurities in order to maintain a committed long-term relationship.

Trying to find a way to recover from a difficult divorce, Leigh Kellis came up with the idea for the Holy Donut, a local doughnut shop in Portland. Catherine Louli documents the journey Kellis went on to start her business.