A once close-knit community, the neighborhood of Libbytown was formed out of the urban renewal movement of the 1960's, promoting modernization based upon the automobile. Emma Deans explores how Libbytown has lost its sense of place, and speaks to residents regarding the death of the neighborhood.

While Portland is heralded as a city that is too good to be true, Maria Hazen explored the other side of the story. Hazen documents the lives of individuals who are struggling to get off the streets.

Susan Gaidos highlights the profession of mussel farming, speaking farmers to learn about their activities and the trade.

Caroline Hirsh documents the lives of seven women who work on the waterfront. She discusses their jobs and how their businesses were started.

At one point during American history, rural populations were growing faster than urban populations. Rebecca Saunders explores how back-to-landers in Maine, or homesteaders, have evolved their lifestyles since the 1950s when people were coming to Maine to live on the land in large numbers.

Liz Webler documents the life of Lorelie Lowell, discussing her rural lifestyle and hobbies.

Juliet Werner highlights the lives of members in the Gelina family, discussing their family band. Werner speaks to the family regarding country music, being a band, and growing up with new interests.

Meredith Wade explores the traditional craft of basketweaving, speaking with basketmakers in the Agamenticus community.

In Portland, the Maine Time Dollar Network allows community members to perform various services for each other that is bringing the community closer together. Stephanie Congdon explores how this network works and discusses how services are traded.

Melissa Falcon documents the life of the Weese family and their role in the community of Athens, Maine. Falcon discusses working in the woods and personal stories.

Christine Kulcheski speaks to residents on Islesboro and learns about their island community and women's group.

With a background in chemical engineering, Lincoln Sennett borrowed ideas from honey packing companies to build his own honey production plant. Erin Post documents the history of Swan's Honey, originally owned by Harold Swan, and the work that goes into the business.