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.

Known as the "Town that Paper Made," East Millinocket has struggled since the paper mill closed down. Mitch Borden documents how the community has been impacted by the mill closure 10 years ago, and how they attempt to make ends meet for their each other.

In Portland, Coast City Comics has the typical atmosphere of a comic shop, which is inviting and fun. Mitch Borden profiles how Tristan Gallagher's horrible experiences allowed him to create his comic shop.

For three local athletes, the outdoors offers a place to find peace and spirituality. Richard Forbes highlights how these athletes use nature to get the most out of life.

For the Dunphy family, making mascots is a tradition and their business. Tracy Mumford documents how the family has created costumes for schools and business, in Maine and beyond.

Along the proposed route of the East-West Highway, owners of businesses and community members have varying opinions about the impact of the highway. Alice Quinlan investigates how the highway could cause changes in these communities and on the economy for small towns and farmers.

Trying to find a way to recover from a difficult divorce, Leigh Kellis came up with the idea for the Holy Donut, a local doughnut shop in Portland. Catherine Louli documents the journey Kellis went on to start her business.

By night, Tyler Devos is a musician, but by day, he works in group homes for adults with schizophrenia. Emily Forman profiles how Devos' work inspires the lyrics that he writes.

As the first black representative in Maine, Jerry Talbot drafted the Names and Places bill, which would outlaw the use of the "n-word" from maps of Maine, which passed in 1977. Yevonnie Lowe profiles Talbot's account of the path that led to his election in 1972.

Along the proposed route of the East-West Highway, owners of businesses and community members have varying opinions about the impact of the highway. Alice Quinlan investigates how the highway could cause changes in these communities and on the economy for small towns.

Working in Tehran as a chef during the Iranian revolution, Somchai Sirweawneter recounts his experience hiding five Americans before they could get help from the Canadians. Catherine Louli speaks to Somchai about helping the Americans and how he put his life in danger.

Using music as a form of therapy, four individuals with developmental disabilities in Maine formed a band, The Furry Ambers. Emily Forman documents how the band gives the members a way to make their voice heard and speak out about feeling repressed or misunderstood.