At the center of the city of Portland, Monument Square serves as the main location for Portland's political and economic activity. Victoria Lyon and Cynthia Lee observe the activity around Monument Square to capture the essence of the downtown area.

Dana Lynn Boucher and other Salt students visit Albert Redmond to learn about her past and daily activities.

With a collection of over 4,500 license plates, Dave Nicholson shares his collection on his website database. Emma Morgenstern profiles Nicholson's interest in license plates and how it has deep personal roots.

Without ever having formal culinary training, Guy Hernandez has been successful with his restaurant Bar Lola, located in Portland. Erika Gatz captures the work done by Hernandez and his wife at home and at the restaurant.

Rebecca McDonald discusses the services and programs offered at the Maine Children's Home, and how these programs give teenage mothers an opportunity to get an education.

Caitie Whelan highlights the life of Roger Berle, a man who actively donates and fundraises money to support his community.

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

A member of the swinger community, Nadine Drapeau is able to find acceptance by being a swinger. Julia King documents how Drapeau interacts with other swingers, and how the swinger community allowed her to find a reason to live.

Emily Funkhouser highlights the work of boat builders and boat restorers at the Brooklin Boatyard in Brooklin, Maine. Funhouser speaks to carpenters about their experiences and the building process.

Posey Gruener highlights the story of Rick and Barbara Spiegel, two dwarfs who live in Scarborough. The Spiegel's speak about their experiences with dwarfism, their relationship, and having a child.

In the city of East Kingston in New Hampshire, George and Roy Cole cut trees at their sawmill. Greg Violette documents the Cole's work on trees and the precision that goes into their work.

Lorna Brod documents the lives of Jeff Lind and Audrey Bohanan, who decided to let their crafts of woodworking and poetry provide a basis for a different way to live.