At the Opportunity Farm for Boys, at-risk youths are able to receive help and education. Jill Smith discusses the programs offered at the farm to assist the youth's who live there.

Carolyn Tennant reports on the trucking industry in Maine and the experiences of truckers on the road.

Jean Sexton sets out to uncover how families fit into the pattern of life in Madawaska, yet finds out that these patterns are not based on sterotypes but rather the choices people make for their way of life. She discusses family histories, dynamics and life in Madawaska.

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

Christopher Turner delves into the history and Indian traditions of Native American. Turner discusses the identity and culture of Native Americans through personal interviews.

Making soap all of her life, Mrs. Joseph Sullivan shows Salt students how her craft is performed. Mrs. Sullivan guides Lorraine Kingsbury and others through the process from the start.

While growth or decline may affect a community, the local residents remember the history of a community. Lindsay Larson interviews individuals in the town of Belfast to gather their opinions about the town, and discusses it's history and the MBNA.

Ryan O'Connell speaks to residents of Cliff Island to discuss a controversy regarding the deer population on the island.

Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

In an effort to support adults in the community with mental disabilties, the Local Sprouts Cooperative and Bomb Diggity Bakery formed a partnership to start an arts program. Christy Hartman highlights how the partnership gives people with developmental disabilties a space to come together and also educate the community about local and organic food.

At the only sardine factory in operation in Eastport, workers speak about their experiences. Pamela Wood documents work and life at the sardine plant.