There was a time when Maine was marketed as a landscape for escape, known as vacationland. Brett Jenks explores how Maine is now marketed as "The Way Life Should Be."

Winner of the 2009 Poetry Out Loud competition, Will Whitham speaks about participating again in 2010. Leah Arsenault captures Whitman's life.

Winner of the 2009 Poetry Out Loud competition, Will Whitham speaks about participating again in 2010. Christy Hartman discusses Whitman's beliefs regarding poetry.

In order for demonstrations to function properly, there has to be consensus among the group, which is done with Occupy Maine. Alan Hunter documents the importance of keeping consensus within the movement and giving people an opportunity to voice their opinions.

Prior to the year 2000, many communties began to prepare for any crisis that may have presented itself once the new year rolled in. Meagan Gould speaks to individuals involved with Y2K preparations to understand the measures of precaution that were taken for the new millennium.

In order for demonstrations to function properly, there has to be consensus among the group, which is done with Occupy Maine. Frances Harlow speaks to Jacob Lowry, who discusses the importance of keeping consensus within the movement and giving people an opportunity to voice their opinions.

Despite falling into the minority in Maine for their stance on abortion and being pro-choice, George and Jenna Rodrigues speak out against abortion in their community. Shannon Gilchrist and Dina Marguerite speak to the Rodrigues' about their pro-life stance and about Planned Parenthood.

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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. Pam Carter discusses the restoration efforts of the community and details the project.

Schools that offer ESL programs are able to support members of varying communities in significant ways. Patricia Zalamea discusses how the Reiche School ESL Program assists with the academic, language, and social emotional growth and development for students at the school.

Located near the town of Freeport, Maine has its own desert, but instead of sand, it contains glacial silt. Vanessa Silverton-Peel explores how the Desert of Maine has become a tourist attraction.

The Damariscotta River runs through Lincoln County and plays a valuable role in local commerce. Jennifer Brockway speaks to individuals regarding the history and conservation efforts of the river.