Rachel Goldman documents the life of Arren Rosen, a female power lifter from the Portland area. Goldman captures the work Rosen does to lift recreationally and competitively.

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Despite social and economic changes, workers at the Rancourt factory in Lewiston continue the traditional craft of shoemaking. Heidi Sistare documents the work that is done at the factory and the importance of working at the shoe factory.

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Luke Madden documents the life of Willie Leo, a retired boxer and mason, who at 87, spends most of his time socializing.

For many people in Portland the corporte run cinema houses are not for them, and instead turn to a smaller moviehouse, The Moves on Exchange. Abigail Perkiss discusses the history of the business and the experiences of those who work there.

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Katherine Bordwell captures Thai culture in Portland as it relates to food and family.

During the winter at Biddeford Pool, one of the few boats in the wharf is the De-Dee-Mae, a lobstering boat. Seth Hanson and others document the work Marshall Alexander does a lobsterman during the winter.

Giving ice fishers an opportunity to ice fish within shacks, Steve Leighton discusses how his business functions, and fisherman speak about their experiences ice fishing.