Carolyn Mix documents the lives of Terry, Lib, and Nick who are redefining the meaning of the traditional family unit. As a lesbian family living in suburban Portland, they build their own unique structure to define what a family is for them and the traditions they hold.

Jean Cheney discusses the gardening experience and the cultivation of roses.

Leanne Krudner documents the life of James Smith, a man who lives with the AIDS virus. Krudner recounts Smith's fight with the disease and how he copes with it.

A key staple to fishing is bait, and in Maine there are individuals who practice wormdigging. Jennifer Dowell speaks with some of these men and learns about capturing and dealing bait.

Speaking up against the Iraq War, Dexter Kamilewicz became the representative for veterans, mothers, fathers and wives to run for Congress on an anti-war, peace platform. Steve Brown highlights the life of Kamilewicz, speaks about his connections to the Iraq War, and running for Congress on a peace platform.

The tradition of using herbal medicine for health care dates back thousands of years, and in Maine, there are herbalists who follow these traditions. Sara Thibodeau investigates how herbalists in Maine are making herbs a daily part of their lives.

Melissa Turner investigates how pre-release centers allow incarcerated individuals to develop a sense of self-esteem and to address the issues that got them in trouble. Turner speaks with former residents of the center to learn about their incarceration experience and how their lives have changed.

Lisa Merlini highlights the lives of Mira Cua and Cong Ba Nguyen, a couple who have different nationalities, but were able to mix and meld them into the family they started.

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As land and forests are sold as commodities, people like Duane Jordan refuse to sell their land. Jenica Miller captures how Jordan views the wilderness as an important part of growing up for his family and how the land is used for outdoor activities.

For the Freeport Flag Ladies, the American flag is more than just a symbol, but an entire lifestyle. Brendan Collins highlights how this group has made it their life's work to keep alive a sense of true Americanism, despite an unpopular war in Iraq.

Eliza Wilmerding explores the fishing business within the Stonington community. Wilmerding speaks to fishermen to learn about fishing industry throughout the year.