From all over the world, Joanne Millay has nine internationally adopted children, and raises them as a single mother. Dana Carmody-Burns speaks to Millay about her experiences adopting children and how the family functions as a community.

Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, new inspection stations were built along the Maine border, including at the Jackman Port of Entry. Bill Lascher explores how the influx of federal agents and tourists into the town changed a community deep in the wilderness.

Over 40 years ago, Monty Washburn learned how to catch and hive bees. Mark Emerson and others visit Washburn to learn about hunting honeybees.

Ari Zeiger highlights Jeff Deerberg's desire to raise chickens for himself and his family. Deerberg and his family speak about having to face the legality of raising chickens in their community and finding a solution to their problem.

After losing their jobs at the shipyard, Sandra and Bob Barard decided to open a day care, giving them the opportunity to be parents again. Hannah Vanderlan speaks to the Barard's regarding their day care and the adoption of their granddaughters.

Karl Lipke documents the life of Brian Black, a wrestler from Portland.

Samantha Broun discusses life on Cliff Island, speaking to residents on the island. Broun speaks to the residents about how they spend their time around the island, the island's future, and how island life is different than being on the mainland.

Sarah Elzas documents the life of Cathy, a teenage mother, who has two children with her boyfriend. Cathy discusses the difficulties being a young mother and the parenting classes she takes.

In America, football is one of the most male-dominated sports, but one full contact semi-pro women's league is proving women can play football just like men. Lucia Constantine highlights how two mothers juggle between football and motherhood.

Lisa Merlini highlights the lives of Mira Cua and Cong Ba Nguyen, a couple who have different nationalities, but were able to mix and meld them into the family they started.

A certified Master Composter and soil science professor, Dan Franek uses his own urine to fertilize compost. Pamela Cragin discusses compost with Franek and it helps the community save money at the dump and wastewater treatment plant.

The art of working with ceramics takes a trained hand to perfect, whether someone is making a small cup or a large sculpture. Heather Black talks to potters in South Portland to learn about their craft and the Sawyer Street Studios.