Jeanee Dudley highlights the history of the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland's East End. Dudley discusses the renovations the synagogue has undergone, remaining part synagogue and becoming part museum.

Dedicating his entire life to the Portland Boxing Club, Bobby Russo has had a positive influence on the athletes that go to the gym. Mika McGinnis documents the community and lifestyle that develops within the gym.

Every Sunday morning, chess players in Westbrook meet at a local grocery store to play chess. This piece explores the boundaries of the chessboard, and tries to understand how community is formed from such a silent endeavor.

For two individuals from different backgrounds, their lives converged in the 1950s. Kalila Holt profiles the stories of Rolf, who grew up in Nazi Germany, and Lovye, who grew up in segregated South Carolina.

Living in the home that his father built on Swan's Island, Basil Joyce sees his life as an island on its own. Janice Coyne and Lynn Kippax, Jr. speak to Joyce about life on the island.

Adam Kampe speaks to bowlers at Good Time Lanes to highlight the sport of candlepin bowling, a sport unique to the New England area. Bowlers discuss their experiences bowling and their bowling communities.

When Bill Rowell got involved with crack, it changed his life for the worse. Peter Frick-Wright documents how Rowell became involved with drugs, his depression, and his journey to recovery.

Recently homeless, Tim White spends in days in Portland trying to find a job. Julia King highlights the life of White as he attempts to fix his life in Portland, and discusses his difficulties finding a job.

When Mick Smith retired from being a psychologist, he decided to turn to something entirely different, collecting scrap metal. Cory Valentine profiles the work Smith does to collect metal and sell it.

Myonne Lee discusses her passion for flying, coming to the United States with her husband, and living her life after his death. Lee speaks about learning how to fly at the age of 75.

Mira Ptacin highlights the work of David Brennan, a funeral home director at Hobbs Funeral Home. Ptacin speaks to Brennan about his profession and the various job functions at a funeral home.

Shannon Gallagher highlights the work of veterinarian, Dr. David Jefferson, a practitioner of chiropracty. Gallagher discusses Dr. Jefferson's veterinary practice and how he performs chiropracty on horses as a form of alternative healing.