Susanna Robbins documents the various way individuals in Portland celebrate and prepare for the Fourth of July.

In towns of any size it is valuable to have a working fire department in case of emergencies. Amanda Cross discusses the daily lives of firefighters who work for the Acton Volunteer Fire Department and their experiences being firemen.

Heather Coryell visits Gladys McLean to speak about her personal history and working as a waitress.

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.

A key staple to fishing is bait, and in Maine there are individuals who practice wormdigging. Jennifer Dowell speaks with some of these men and learns about capturing and dealing bait.

The YMCA organization serves multiple purposes within a local community, from offering recreational sports to housing. Jim Chilsen speaks with patrons and residents of the Portland YMCA to discuss programs and activities related to recreation and social services.

As the rate of students who are homeschooled increases, Regina McCarthy investigates the reasons why parents elect to home school their children. Despite varying reasons, the common thread is that these parents find public school as the wrong place for their children.

Jill Gardner discusses the history of Bonnie's Diner in Winslow, Maine, and talks to regulars about their experiences there.

In the hayday of the granite industry, thousands of Maine quarrymen and stone cutters worker in over a hundred quarries. Amy Potokar documents the work that a few determined artisans continue to do with granite on Crotch Island.

Comics and superheroes can appeal to individuals of all ages, and at Casablanca Comics in Portland, they strive to reach all audiences. Laura Belous speaks to employees and owners of the shop to learn about their passion for comics and the culture surrounding comics.

Pamela Wood highlights Fred Soderstrom's stance against the Pittston Company.

In 1976, a giant storm came through the waterfront of Eastport, ripping away much of the area. Pamela Wood documents how the Eastport community is working to revive their waterfront.