For many women beauty pageants are a full time investment. Diane Cook discusses the pageant scene in Maine by speaking to contestants, volunteers, and pageant producers.

James Hixon discusses the life of Antoinette Pezet, a minister for Circle of Hope Church, and transsexual woman. Pezet speaks about her experiences as a transsexual, entering into the ministry, and her family.

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.

Emily Funkhouser highlights the work of boat builders and boat restorers at the Brooklin Boatyard in Brooklin, Maine. Funhouser speaks to carpenters about their experiences and the building process.

Julienne Taraska documents the work that women in Maine do with rock music.

As a social worker, Maurice Geoffroy sees people from all backgrounds and with varying situations. Salt follows Geoffroy around as he visits the elderly, welfare mothers, people laid off, and others.

Liz Webler documents the life of Lorelie Lowell, discussing her rural lifestyle and hobbies.

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.

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.

Wicca is a faith with freedom, which is what Cynthia Collins was looking for. Heather Barnes documents how Collins finds freedom as a witch.

Jaime Ogden discusses the life of Jean Demetracopolous, working on a farm, and her Greek heritage.

In a small cabin in the wood, Carolyn and Michael Chute live surrounded by papers containing the work of Carolyn. Brandi Neal explores the life of Carolyn Chute, an author who writes novels and expresses her feelings about the government and politics.