Despite falling into the minority in Maine for their stance on abortion and being pro-choice, George and Jenna Rodrigues speak out against abortion in their community. Dina Marguerite speaks to the Rodrigues' about their pro-life stance and about Planned Parenthood.

Juniper Lesnik explores how the Amistad social club in Portland offers individuals who suffer from mental health issues a place to convene and socialize.

As a way to offer immigrant youths an opportunity to practice songwriting and literacy, Sonya Tomlinson started the Young Writers and Leaders Program. Sara B. Curtis documents the work of two teenagers who use the program to express their culture and identities.

A member of the Green Party, Pat LaMarche shows pride when she mentions that she once ran for Vice-President of the United States. Beatrice Marovich discusses the life of LaMarche, covering her early life and political career.

Lisa Mattingly documents the work of Corey Perreault, a mother who uses Christmas decorations to deal with economic struggles. Mattingly speaks to Perreault about decorations and using them as a cleansing ritual.

Reiki is an alternative healing technique practiced by some that believes that the simple human touch can cure illness. Samuel Allison speaks to Reiki practitioners about their methods and their beliefs regarding healing.

Racial barriers exist in many parts of the United States and in the state of Maine, but the church community of Green Memorial AME Zion Church aims to break down those barriers. Seshu Badrinath captures how this church embraces integration in order to share their faith with all.

Racial barriers exist in many parts of the United States and in the state of Maine, but the church community of Green Memorial AME Zion Church aims to break down those barriers. Zena Calhoun documents how this church embraces integration in order to share their faith with all.

Juniper Lesnik explores how the Amistad social club in Portland offers individuals who suffer from mental health issues a place to convene and socialize.

Aracelis Girmay documents the life of Jeff Jellis, and how he deals with the reality of having the AIDS virus. Girmay discusses the Jellis' family life and the treatments that Jeff has to undergo.

Representative of a different era, the Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor stands out. Peter Cooper documents how the theater continues to function in Bar Harbor's changing world.

Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.