A recovering drug addict, Cynthia Buzzell attempts to teach young women about the importance of being sober for their children. Molly Graham speaks to Buzzell, who discusses her life when she was involved with drugs, and her attempts to recover from her drug abuse.

For individuals in Maine that suffer from any kind of disability, the STRIVE program offers them a chance to be a part of a community of teens and young adults. Keren Rosenfeld discovers how the STRIVE program, located in the Project for Supported Living drop-in center came to be, and highlights the experiences of members.

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.

When the Portland Public Library first got internet service on their computer they saw an increase in the patronage of a new group of people, young people who were living in shelters, on the streets, or in a disadvantaged environment. Annick Shen captures how these youth are utilizing the technology that the library has to offer.

Crafting a lobster trap requires precision, as demonstrated by Stilly Griffin. Elizabeth Tanner speaks to Griffin about the proper way to make lobster traps.

Coming together for a public meeting to discuss the Pittston Company, members of the community are at odds regarding their situation. Pamela Wood documents the tension regarding Eastport's civil war over oil.

Contra dancing is a cherished cultural experience in Maine, which involves folk music and people of all generations participating. Lauren Lamont documents how some young people are bringing techno music to contra dancing, and how it interacts with their New England roots.

Marcy Angelo, a young Sudanese woman in Portland, has a vision to hold a benefit concert for Sudan, but must first gain sponsorship and approval. Kari Wehrs captures the planning that Angelo does before speaking to the Sudanese Community Association about her idea.

Since he was young, Loren Coleman has also been interested in cryptozoology, the study of animals that are not proven to be real. Ari Erlbaum documents the work that Coleman has done studying cryptids, opening the International Cryptozoology Museum, and the successes cryptozoology has had in the past.

As a young filmmaker, Paul Kousky has built a devout following, but has come under fire for his videos that depict violence. Alpha Newberry attempts to uncover what we can learn from the world that Kousky lives in, where violence is everywhere, and that is shared by everyone.

As a young filmmaker, Paul Kousky has built a devout following, but has come under fire for his videos that depict violence. Alpha Newberry attempts to uncover what we can learn from the world that Kousky lives in, where violence is everywhere, and that is shared by everyone.

Nancy Call, a women living in Maine, is providing a means for Rose Julie Reby, a young girl from Haiti, to receive heart surgery. Noah Fowler captures the work that Call does, fostering international children who need medical care, and the opportunities this gives Reby.