Juniper Lesnik explores how the Amistad social club in Portland offers individuals who suffer from mental health issues a place to convene and socialize.

Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, new inspection stations were built along the Maine border, including at the Jackman Port of Entry. Bill Lascher explores how the influx of federal agents and tourists into the town changed a community deep in the wilderness.

With a curiosity for what Gooch's Beach was like 250 years ago, Timm White set out to find someone who could tell him about the history of the beach. White speaks to three individuals who know the story of Stephen Harding, a man who built a log garrison in 1702 on what is today the Sea Side House property.

Column by Thomas Bradbury on the Indian Summer and why it might be called that.

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

On Indian Island, there is a shaman who still represents the traditional Indian culture. Pamela Wood speaks to Senabeh about what it means to be a medicine man and his other experiences.

As the only Asian immigrant in Livermore Falls, Suzuko Hiraoka Laplante had to learn a lot of new things on her own. Clea French documents how Suzuko had to overcome personal tragedy to make Maine her home.

Pamela Wood responds to the possibility of Maine having a nuclear dump site.

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

Introduction to Maine: A Peopled Landscape by Hugh T. French, who writes about the changing face of Salt and Maine.

At Carrabec High School, Jack Kaplan teaches power lifting to students, where they are able to build muscles and willpower. Blyth Fiscella documents how Kaplan's work revitalized the school and how the program promotes athletic and social growth for its members.

Chris Joob highlights the Portland Rugby Club, speaking to its members and learning about their personal experiences and playing rugby.