In Maine, many mills are shutting down due to raising fuel prices and global competition, but new research at the University of Maine is providing a way for the mills to reopen. Claire Houston captures how the technology being developed to turn Maine's woods into fuel for cars can save struggling mills and put them back into production.

Along the coasts of the United States, the U.S. Coast Guard enforces maritime law and provides safety for people out on the waters. Patrick Williams speaks to members of the Coast Guard at Southwest Harbor and discusses their work and daily lives.

Recounting the old days of Millinocket, Emily Chin speaks to individuals from the town about their experiences in the town. Chin speaks to the community about the Great Northern Paper Company, dealing with changes, and efforts to revitalize the town.

Sara Shariari explores the lives of Muslim women in the state of Maine, discussing their beliefs and lifestyles. Shariari highlights how the Muslim community in Maine has the freedom to practice their religion and be a part of the larger community.

As one of the first Greeks to come to Maine, Pericles Economos became a leader in the Greek community. Steve Bragdon and others document Pericles' journey to Maine and opening his own business.

In order to conserve the lobster population and industry, individuals have turned to artificial reefs and fishing regulations. Jessica Miller highlights how fishery conservation is done through different methods.

In Maine, hunters are permitted to only kill a specific number of bears during the hunting season, a number determined by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Jackie Driscoll captures the work that Maine's Black Bear Monitoring Team does in order to count the number of new-born cubs in the wild.

Starting a bed and breakfast in Maine as outsiders, Bill and Debbie Michaud learn some lessons. Elline Lipkin speaks to the Michaud's about their inn, the Outsiders' Inn Bed and Breakfast in Friendship, Maine.

David Foster documents the work of Lifeflight, Maine's only medical helicopter service, following Heather Cady as she helps citizens of Maine.

The members of the Maine Paranormal Research Association dedicate their time to investigating and exploring possible haunted locations in Maine, equipped with various pieces of technology. Katy Gross and Pearl Gabel speak to the investigators to learn about their experiences in the field and why they hunt for ghosts.

As the first black representative in Maine, Jerry Talbot drafted the Names and Places bill, which would outlaw the use of the "n-word" from maps of Maine, which passed in 1977. Yevonnie Lowe profiles Talbot's account of the path that led to his election in 1972.

Alison Hudson explores how individuals can relearn about Maine through its waterways. Hudson speaks to Zip Kellogg, who discusses the Northern Maine Rivers and their history.