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.

Kate D. Philbrick captures a photograph of Monica Walsh, a waitress in Portland's Old Port area.

Maine Lobsterman Dustin Delano is dead set against the building of a massive experimental wind turbine in the waters where he and his family have fished for generations. But what he wants may not matter.

Joanna Johnson captures the life of Polly Yourathane, the character creation of Kevin Head, who is transgender living in Portland.

For centuries, males have been the head of congregations for various religions. Melissa Leighty explores how in Maine there are women who have taken on these leadership roles, and despite different religious backgrounds, their perspectives are united by their gender.

Nicole Schilit documents the activity at Happy Wheels Skate Center in Portland, Maine.

Winner of season 17 of the television reality show Survivor, Bob Crowley speaks about his life after winning the game. Crowley discusses his life in Maine with his wife, working as a typical Mainer outdoors in retirement, and growing up in Maine.

Annie Reichert captures a photograph of Michael Luce in his basement workshop, looking into the coffin he is building for his recently deceased mother, Portland, Maine.

Diane Cook speaks to Joe Anderson, an arborist in Portland Maine. Anderson discusses trees, the work that an arborist performs, and things on his mind while he works.

Monument Square in Portland sits at the center of the city and serves as an ideal location for protests and demonstrations. Victoria Lyon discusses how demonstrators use the downtown area to hold their protests.

In Portland, there are local stores that are more progressive in their nature, selling materials for the gay and Christian communities. Tania Tasse uncovers how these stores fit into the greater story of the gay rights and Christian movement in America.

A local business owner since 2006, Jacques deVillier owns the Old Port Wine Merchants and Cigar Shoppe in Portland. Caitlin McDonnell discusses how deVillier shares stories with his customers.