Susan Gaidos highlights the profession of mussel farming, speaking farmers to learn about their activities and the trade.

Lydia Peelle highlights the lives and work of Diane and Vance Child, two taxidermists have dedicated the last decade to the craft. Peel speaks to Diane and Vance about their business and their spirituality.

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.

Six nights out of the week boxers of all skill levels come to the Portland Boxing Club to train and fight. Ethan Anderson speaks with the fighters to learn about their boxing careers and aspirations.

At Tom Gyger's orchard near Bridgton, Jamaican apple pickers live a life between two worlds. Lisa Rathke follows around 13 pickers through the harvest and their daily lives.

After 40 years as a public health nurse, Alice Gibson shares her experiences. Ruth Kadra speaks to Gibson about working in public health and being involved in Kennebunk.

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.

Heidi Sistare highlights the work of Lisa Pixley, a trailblazer in the energetic printmaking community in Portland. Sistare speaks to Pixley about her printing studio, Pickwick Independent Press, and about being an artist.

Margot Downs highlights the stories and activities of serveral community bands, speaking with band members and the community.

As a place for truckers to get some rest and eat, Dysart's provides everything they need. Tracy Timlin speaks to truckers about their experiences on the road.

Jones Franzel highlights the lives of Iranians who escaped Iran because they practice Baha'ism. Franzel discusses how Iranians who practiced Baha'ism lived as a persecuted minority in Iran and how coming to the United States offered them opportunities to live their lives.

Marcie Parker highlights the controversial life of Joe Soley, a landlord in the Old Port District of Portland, who many regard as a slumlord. Parker investigates Soley's life and his reputation as a slumlord.