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Coming to Maine in 1902 from Canada to live a better life, Bertha Guerin recounts the differences between her home in Canada and in Maine.

Heather Flor is a Peruvian-American farmer and artist who uses rest as a radical tool. Heather’s mother, María Rosita, and her four-year old nephew, Ediercito, do too.

Pamela Wood highlights the life of John A. Craig, a former longshoreman of 43 years in Eastport. Wood speaks to Craig about stories from along the waterfront.

Trapping all of his life in Maine, animal trapping is a large part of Avard Cole's life. Regan McPhetres and others speak to Cole about his experience trapping and how trapping functions.

The most seaward of all of Maine's islands, Matinicus, was in need of a single teacher. Anne Bardaglio documents how the Mantinicus almost lost its school, and how the island community needed the school to survive.

Tania van Bergen highlights the life of Pam Ward, owner of a recycling redemption center. Van Bergen covers the work that Ward puts into her business and her personal life.

Comics and superheroes can appeal to individuals of all ages, and at Casablanca Comics in Portland, they strive to reach all audiences. Laura Belous speaks to employees and owners of the shop to learn about their passion for comics and the culture surrounding comics.

Conceived to counteract the actions of the Westboro Baptist Church, a church that protests military funerals, the Patriot Guard Riders are comprised of veterans and people who have family serving in the military. Charla Hudlow highlights the work of the Patriot Guard Riders in Maine and their experiences with attending funerals and coping with death.

Martha Rogers discusses Team #17, a stockcar racing team, and their passion for cars.

In downtown Camden, the Boynton McKay Drugstore serves as a place for both locals and tourists. Kate Skorpen explores how tourism is handled in the town of Camden.