At the bottom of Sebasticook Valley lies the town of Dexter, a town that has seen the lose of a large number of jobs. Carrie Kilman investigates how the lose of shoe production jobs in Dexter has affected the livelihoods of its residents and the community.

At the bottom of Sebasticook Valley lies the town of Dexter, a town that has seen the lose of a large number of jobs. Carrie Kilman investigates how the lose of shoe production jobs in Dexter has affected the livelihoods of its residents and the community.

Despite social and economic changes, workers at the Rancourt factory in Lewiston continue the traditional craft of shoemaking. Heidi Sistare documents the work that is done at the factory and the importance of working at the shoe factory.

At the bottom of Sebasticook Valley lies the town of Dexter, a town that has seen the lose of a large number of jobs. Jenifer Dean captures how the lose of shoe production jobs in Dexter has affected the livelihoods of its residents and the community.

Coming from a long line of frontier men who built Eastport, Moses Pike recounts his experience running his sardine factory before he sold it.

Speaking up against the Iraq War, Dexter Kamilewicz became the representative for veterans, mothers, fathers and wives to run for Congress on an anti-war, peace platform. Steve Brown highlights the life of Kamilewicz, speaks about his connections to the Iraq War, and running for Congress on a peace platform.

In the small town of Strong, the Strong Wood Products, Inc. toothpick and dowel mill begins manufacturing early each morning. Suzanne Grossman speaks to employees at the factory to learn about their jobs and the work produced at the mill.

At the only sardine factory in operation in Eastport, workers speak about their experiences. Pamela Wood documents work and life at the sardine plant.

As one of the last voices that can speak about the history of Eastport and sardine industry, Hugh French highlights Babe Baine's experiences living and working in Eastport and at the sardine factory.

At the only sardine factory in operation in Eastport, workers share their experiences. Lynn Kippax Jr. documents work and life at the sardine plant.

Title page to new section of magazine, with a quote on factory work.

Allison Wightman documents the work done by Dan Lentz at Roy's Shoes in Portland, highlighting his profession as a cobbler.