Living downwind from MERC, Mark Johnston filled a lawsuit against MERC because of the smells from MERC that disrupt his business and others in the Saco area. Casey Atkins and Shane Perry speak to Johnston about his complaints regarding MERC, and visit the MERC plant to discuss odor violations.

Julia Beck Hoggson documents the life of Neysa Gray, who is ready to give birth to a son.

Chris Korzen highlights the work and life of Larch Hanson, the owner of a seaweed harvesting company. Hanson discusses his work, family, and spirituality.

In West Bath, a small group is dedicated to revitalize West Bath Seaside Grange into an organization that serves everyone and focuses on community service. Leslie Chang documents the work the Smith family has done for the grange, and how it still holds traditions from the 1800s.

Allison Wightman captures the life of Cathy Hardy, a teenage mother, who has two children with her boyfriend. Wightman presents the difficulties being a young mother.

Janice Gardner explores the lives of civil war reenactors, trying to understand the hows, whys, and possible dangers of Civil War reenactment.

For the Switzer family, harness racing is their passion and their livelihoods. Jodie Goodnough captures the activities of the Switzer family, their family business, and harness racing.

When it comes to health and eating properly, Larry Fleming, a Seventh Day Adventist, makes sure that the food at Little Lad's offers the ideal diet to consumers. Kim Alexander and Zach Anchors speak to Fleming about his business and how he mixes in his religious beliefs with health in the form of food.

Title page to new section of magazine.

Starting off as a hobby for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nichols, creating art with shells has become a business. Laura Lee Towne and Tari Lee Bennett speak to the Nichols' about their craft work to make figures with shells.

Lynn Kippax Jr. captures how sheep are raised on Big Nash.