On Swan's Island, the name Evelyn Turner will bring smiles to faces. Mark Emerson and others speak to Turner about her view of the world.

On the Chebeague Island, members of the island community grow concerned about the rising oil prices and what that means for them heating their homes in the winter. Mark Lebourdias explores how neighbors assist each other with time and money to prepare for the coming winter.

In 1962, Almon Williams began raising sheep. Mark Emerson and Elizabeth Tanner speak to Williams about raising sheep and taking care of them.

As potters, Bob and Lou Lipkin craft and create different kinds of ceramic objects. Mark Emerson highlights the work the Lipkin's do with ceramics in their studio.

Mark Emerson and others visit Walter Stinson, a resident of Swan's Island to learn about his life. Stinson speaks about his work as a fisherman and working in a factory.

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

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

For most of his 74 years in Kennebunk, Bert Graves has been a smelt fisher. Mark Emerson and others explore how the smelt fishing technique works by talking to Graves and Harvey Bixby.

Living on Mount Desert Island for nearly 66 years, Draper Liscomb has spent his whole life making a living in Maine. Mark Emerson captures images of Liscomb on at his home.

With an interest in firearms from a young age, Monty Washburn began making guns for himself. Laurie Astrowsky and Mark Emerson document Washburn's interest in guns and the work that goes into crafting one.

Danielle Taylor documents the life of banjo player Mark Finks.

Following a tradition of farm work before mechanized farming, Clifford and Belle Jackson continue to farm the old way. Mark Emerson documents the activities that the Jackson's perform on their farm to retain old farming habits.