The legend behind the Penobscot River goes that the river itself shaped the culture of Penobscot people, and provided for them. Elizabeth Scoville explores how the Penobscot people deal with the river being used for the needs of the industrial world, speaking to members of the tribe about their culture and community.

Storrey Morrison documents the Cliff Island School on Cliff Island remains a unique place for learning.

On three islands off the coast of Maine, Jenny Cirone raises sheep. Terri Selfa documents the work Cirone does as a shepherdess and her life.

On Beals Island, while most jobs are centered around lobstering, boat building, trap building, and seafood distribution, the fishing community is dying away as more tourists replace the native island population. Benjamin Brady explores how the changes on Beals Island could force lifelong residents to leave to find new work, and speaks to Cole Beal, who's family has lived on Beal's Island since 1775.

The state of Maine contains the largest senior citizen population, with many seniors living on islands. Laura Candler highlights the work that one women does as a caregiver for her neighbor, due to the lack of ways to care for the elderly on isolated island communities.

Living alone on Swan's Island of the coast of Maine, Theo McCormick attempts to wrap her mind around the purpose of a life without love. McCormick speaks about life with her husband, moving to Maine, and trying to live on her own.

On Indian Island, there is a shaman who still represents the traditional Indian culture. Pamela Wood speaks to Senabeh about what it means to be a medicine man and his other experiences.

Tom McCall documents the work of shepherd Lee Straw on Metnic Island.

The two sons of Madas Sapiel who live and work on Indian Island represent the two divergent ways of thinking among the Penobscots about their future. Sheryl Lane speaks to Frances Glossian and Wally Pehrson about their lifestyles.

On Beals Island, while most jobs are centered around lobstering, boat building, trap building, and seafood distribution, the fishing community is dying away as more tourists replace the native island population. Elizabeth Massa captures how the changes on Beals Island could force lifelong residents to leave to find new work.

Nicole Schilit and Ryan O'Connell speak to residents of Cliff Island to discuss a controversy regarding the deer population on the island.

Encapsulated into a painting by Jamie Wyeth, Kyle Murdock recounts selling mummifed cats to tourists on Monhegan Island as a young boy. Diane Sternberg speaks to Kyle Murdock about his youth and his personality.