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.

Marisa Vargas captures the life of James Smith, a man who lives with the AIDS virus.

Marisa Vargas captures the life of Lorelie Lowell.

The state of Maine has over a thousand licensed foster parents, with Dan Boucher being just one of those parents. Amanda Herman captures the culture around fostering children.

Amanda Herman captures the fishing business within the Stonington community.

Britta-Lena Lasko documents the work of crossing guards in Portland.

Communities can be bound together by a number of reasons, and for the community in Munjoy Hill, the restoration of St. Lawrence Church brought back a sense of community. Kim Male captures the restoration efforts of the community and details the project.

Amber Knowles captures the lives of the Taylor family, a Pentecostal family who follow their religion on a daily basis.

Shreya Shah captures the work of fishermen aboard the Avatar, a fishing boat that has remained affiliated with Custom House Wharf.

Gabriel Caffrey documents the life and work of Dave Rose.

Growing up with a passion for restoration, Scott Hatch makes a living on restoring old barns. Gabriel Caffrey captures Hatch's work on barns and how he is restoring history through barns.

At Peabody House in Portland, Cynthia Cushing is able to receive care from nurses and volunteers to ensure she takes her AIDS medication, and also have a place to sleep. Meghan Lazier captures Cushing's life.