For Dana Wilde, individuals who seek the unknown must rely on the power and beauty of nature to understand buried truths. Grace Mendenhall profiles Wilde's role as a self-described backwoods philosopher.

In the small border town of Forest City, the residents had concerns about expanding border protection in their town. Natalie Ivis documents how the community was divided because of the new regulations.

Following a heart attack, Randy Soileau changed his outlook on life. Natalie Ivis profiles how Soileau's change of heart brought him closer to animals around his home.

Adjusting to life without her mom, Laura Antranigian has had to get used to caregivers assisting her due to her cerebral palsy. Julie Rawe documents how Antranigian copes without her mother and with her condition.

Since he was a kid, David Gilbert has dug for clams in the Damariscotta River. Julie Rawe profiles how Gilbert has moved to harvesting oysters due to ecosystem shifts.

At Long Creek Living Center, young individuals who have committed crimes are given a chance to change their lives. Katie Bell documents how knitting and crocheting gives residents an outlet.

At the age of 23, Riley Hart was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Katie Bell profiles how Hart is adjusting to changes in her life and finding out that her father also has cancer.

Dressed as the Ghostbusters, one group in Maine perform their work for charity. Leslie Chang documents how they seek to help the community and organizations in need.

As a volunteer driver for seniors, Didi Stockly considers how she will handle giving up the keys herself one day. Leslie Chang profiles the work Stockly does for the elderly community.

Alesha Leach wears clothing designs that are in sync with Lolita, a Japanese fashion. Margaret Rawson profiles how Leach expresses her femininity and confidence through her fashion tastes.

Have always desired to work with firearms, Jim Bellegarde jumped at the opportunity to become a gunsmith. Ben Buddig profiles the work Bellegarde has done with firearms.

In Vermont, the Intervale Center supports community food systems by expanding local food markets and increasing farmer's incomes. Chris Remington investigates how the Center has faced challenges and questions if the organization can act as a model for the future of local food.