In Portland, the Italian American Community Center serves as a location for local Italians to gather and share meals. Anne Leighton Massoni captures image of activities and traditions of the Italian community in Portland.

Shannon and Josh Gamache are a family who follow the traditional family structure, where Josh goes to work while Shannon stays at home raising the children. Katie Bell explores how the Gamache functions through the experiences of their eight year old, Colin.

Gretchen Batz speaks to Ilsa Pasechnik, from the Russian colony in Richmond, Maine. Pasechnik shares stories about the music she loves and her losses in Russia.

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There are two monuments in Maine that celebrate the feats of Maine woodsmen. Bretty Jenks explores how these two statues represent two different cultures.

Sarah Elzas speaks to Franco Americans about their experiences in Lewiston when French was spoken by everyone, and how things are now different in the town. Elzas explores how Franco Americans are losing sight of their cultural roots.

Racing cars in rural Maine for over 40 years, Ray Penfold started to do Mud Runs after retirement, but is now in failing health. Shannon Geis highlights the family tradition of racing for the Penfolds, and how regardless of age or health racing remains important to the family.

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.

Frederica Lipmann discusses the tradition of serving food to the hungry and highlights the efforts made by the volunteers at the St. Vincent de Paul Society Soup Kitchen.

Todd Gorden explores the Buddhist culture in Hancock County, speaking to Buddhists about their backgrounds and involvment in Buddhism.

Mercedes Grandin speaks to Mark Usinger about his buisness, A.L. Griffin ship's chandlery. Usinger discusses how the business has changed over the years, making it difficult to compete.

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.