The idea of recycling is nothing new, and for people in Maine they have been finding ways to reuse old items for generations. Elka Uchman documents how Mainers salvage and repurpose second hand items.

Alesha Leach wears clothing designs that are in sync with Lolita, a Japanese fashion. Margaret Rawson profiles how Leach expresses her femininity and confidence through her fashion tastes.

Amy Cadge documents the story of the Greer family, discussing their journey to Maine and their studio where they care for people.

Cassidy Duckett documents a unique hobby of Tom Heiss, a resident of Winthrop, who writes anonymous postcards to people across the world to talk about Maine. Duckett highlights how people who receive the postcards feel after reading them.

Kevin Harnden visits Monty Washburn to hear some of his stories about Maine. Washburn shares some stories showing his humor and wit.

Wicca is a faith with freedom, which is what Cynthia Collins was looking for. Maria Schriber captures how Collins finds freedom as a witch.

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Pamela Wood introduces readers to John McPhee, a writer from Maine.

Looking for a way for Eastport to boost morale, Junior Miller sees the Maine Trades Center as a good way to accomplish that goal. Pamela Wood speaks to Miller regarding vocational training and the Eastport Port Authority.

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. Nicole Nardon explores how this church embraces integration in order to share their faith with all.

A refugee from Sudan, Nyapeni Chou Doul lives an entirely different life than she did in her native country. Andrea Ives highlights the life of Doul, who lives in Portland, and how she adapted to American culture, while still retaining elements of her own Sudanese culture.

In Maine, there are stage storytellers who keep stories about the state alive, in part due to state pride. Tim Peterson documents the work that storytellers do to recount stories about Maine, and speaks about the different themes that present themselves in the stories.