Winner of the 2009 Poetry Out Loud competition, Will Whitham speaks about participating again in 2010. Christy Hartman discusses Whitman's beliefs regarding poetry.

Crafting a lobster trap requires precision, as demonstrated by Stilly Griffin. Elizabeth Tanner speaks to Griffin about the proper way to make lobster traps.

As one of the best known men in Old Orchard Beach, Clarence Roberts is a city council member who represents a white constituency as a black man. Roger Champagne documents how Roberts does not let the color of his skin hold him back from being involved in the community.

Amy Harwood speaks to residents of Millinocket to learn how the changes within the mill and outside have left the town with few options for the future. Harwood discusses how the town was affected by it's major industry and how generations of family are dealing with transition.

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

Building boats since 1951, the artform comes naturally to Ralph Stanley. Dorothy O'Keefe speaks to Stanley about his work building boats.

The act of contradancing, a type of folk dance, is examined in this piece by Leila Childs. She explores the history of this folk dance, the music associated with it, and talks to the dancers themselves to uncover the social aspect of dancing.

As a direct descendant of Barney Beal, Avery Kelley is known for his ability to tell stories. Jill Harvey speaks to Kelley about a trip he took to New York.

Julie Johnson highlights the services provided by Youth and Family Outreach in Portland, which supports youths who are living on the street. Johnson also speaks with girls regarding their personal lives and survival from abuse.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

Kelli Gavant highlights the life of Phyllis Rogers, a teacher with SPIRAL Arts, Inc., who suffers from chronic pain following an accident that damaged her brain. Gavant discusses the work that SPIRAL Arts does for their students and how it has helped Rogers and others.

Martha McNey takes a trip with Casey Stender on his boat, the Petra Anne, to document his work as a fisherman.