Technicians at the Maine Sleep Institute aim to find irregularities in a person's sleep, in order to assist with the recovery of sleep. J.R. Sheetz captures images of individuals who suffer from sleep disorders.

For individuals in Maine that live with Down syndrome, the STRIVE University offers a program geared toward giving individuals secondary education and employment opportunities. Sarah Hollenbeck discovers how the students at STRIVE University cope with being on their own and their experiences.

Kait Stokes documents the work of tattooists at Sanctuary Tattoo in Portland.

Join me in my journey trying acupuncture and cold plunges in an attempt to treat chronic pain.

In September of 2019, a story broke on Maine local news about a body that was found buried in Vernelle Jackson’s yard in the town of Norway. Jackson explained that the body was that of her dear friend Mae Shelton. The state police began an investigation to determine Shelton’s cause of death and the culpability of Jackson in the situation. Meanwhile the community began to discuss what it means to bury the body of a loved one in your yard. What follows is a story about friendship and one woman’s dedication to keeping a promise. This story is dedicated to my mother.

The image that most Americans think of when they hear the term trailer park is not a very appealing one. Jane Stevenson looks at Friendly Village in Gorham as more than just a trailer park, but as a small home community.

Jessica Hasslen documents the life and work of Jesse Leah Vear, a woman who coordinates P.O.W.E.R. (Portland Organizing to Win Economic Rights).

Cate Tynan documents the experiences of women trying to find the perfect wedding dress, and how getting prepared for their wedding made them realize more about themselves than they realized.

At Little River Apparel Factory, individuals with disabilities are given opportunities for work. Kelsey Nichols documents how the AbilityOne program functions at the factory and how advocates for disability rights want all places to offer employment equally.

Heading to Giles Family Farm in Alfred, Mark Ruest and others go to learn about cider production. Ruest and other Salt students speak to Bruce Giles about the squeezing process and the work that goes into the production.

From a shop in Portland, Jonathan Cooper crafts violins. Cooper discusses the craft of making violins, his entry into the art, and his love for the instrument.

Shortly after moving to Portland, Lucas Willard began to hear about bed bugs frequently, and decided to investigate the epidemic striking Portland. Willard speaks to experts regarding insects and how pest control tries to solve the infestation in the area.