At the center of the city of Portland, Monument Square serves as the main location for Portland's political and economic activity. Victoria Lyon and Cynthia Lee observe the activity around Monument Square to capture the essence of the downtown area.

Dana Lynn Boucher and other Salt students visit Albert Redmond to learn about her past and daily activities.

Surrounded by hotels and upscale restaurants, Sangillo's is a dive bar in Portland, a remainder of Portland's Little Italy. Rita Puskas investigates the environment within the bar, and speaks to the locals about issues regarding the bar.

Volunteers like Nancy Troubh provide a valuable service through Maine Search and Rescue Dogs to help find missing people in the wilderness. Marita Murphy documents the specialized training that dogs receive to provide search and rescue services, and the emotion attached to each search.

Rena Kaneko highlights the life of Rebecca Goodale, an author and illustrator who captures the essence of endangered and threatened animals and plants.

With a collection of over 4,500 license plates, Dave Nicholson shares his collection on his website database. Emma Morgenstern profiles Nicholson's interest in license plates and how it has deep personal roots.

Without ever having formal culinary training, Guy Hernandez has been successful with his restaurant Bar Lola, located in Portland. Erika Gatz captures the work done by Hernandez and his wife at home and at the restaurant.

Rebecca McDonald discusses the services and programs offered at the Maine Children's Home, and how these programs give teenage mothers an opportunity to get an education.

Molly Menschel highlights the life of Josh Dayton, a dyslexic student at Aucocisco School and Learning Center. Dayton speaks about his desire to create a card game and how he escapes from reality.

Rena Kaneko highlights the life of Rebecca Goodale, an author and illustrator who captures the essence of endangered and threatened animals and plants.

Caitie Whelan highlights the life of Roger Berle, a man who actively donates and fundraises money to support his community.

Over 40 years ago, Monty Washburn learned how to catch and hive bees. Mark Emerson and others visit Washburn to learn about hunting honeybees.