In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

In the Kennedy family, bean hole bean baking has always been a tradition. Suellen Simpson travels to the Kennedy household in The Forks to learn about baking beans in the ground.

Sean McGann highlights the life of the Surprenant family from Chesuncook, Maine.

Sean McGann captures images of life in the small town of Chesuncook, Maine.

Kelly Kilgallon captures the work of Mel, a registered Maine Guide and hunter.

In Fall 2019, Central Maine Community College debuted its esports program—one of the first in Maine. Jayden Garrison, a varsity athlete on CMCC’s League of Legends team, is learning just what it’ll take to fulfill his dream of playing video games for a living. NOTE: This audio piece contains profanity.

At the Kenniston Hill Inn in Boothbay Harbor, people are afraid to stay in bedroom number five, the Nicole Room, a room that has been investigated by the Maine Ghost Hunters. Caitlin McDonnell speaks to these paranormal investigators about their beliefs in the paranormal and the practices they follow in the field.

During the winter at Biddeford Pool, one of the few boats in the wharf is the De-Dee-Mae, a lobstering boat. Herb Baum and others document the work Marshall Alexander does a lobsterman during the winter.

A family tradition since 1974, Aryn Markee participates in the annual Miss Shrimp Princess Pageant. Hayley Anson documents the work that Markee puts into the competition.

A family tradition since 1974, Aryn Markee participates in the annual Miss Shrimp Princess Pageant. Hayley Anson documents the work that Markee puts into the competition.

At the Salt boatyard in Kennebunk, Tim Dowling is working with twelve apprentices to create a 45 foot Herreshoff ketch. Julien LeSieur documents the work Dowling has done and the steps that need to be taken to complete the project.

Salt documents how open space in Portland has begun to conflict with private economic interest.