There was a time when Maine was marketed as a landscape for escape, known as vacationland. Brett Jenks explores how Maine is now marketed as "The Way Life Should Be."

Adeline Violas discusses the culture of antique car restoration, speaking with collectors and restorers.

A long established part of Portland, the John J. Nissen Baking Company has had many employees come through the business. Lisa Ferrugia speaks to current and former employees of the baking company to learn about their experiences working for the company and their opinions about a facility move to Biddeford.

At the bottom of Sebasticook Valley lies the town of Dexter, a town that has seen the lose of a large number of jobs. Carrie Kilman investigates how the lose of shoe production jobs in Dexter has affected the livelihoods of its residents and the community.

Mercedes Grandin speaks to Mark Usinger about his buisness, A.L. Griffin ship's chandlery. Usinger discusses how the business has changed over the years, making it difficult to compete.

John Basile speaks to individuals who maintain the streets of Portland with street cleaners, sharing stories about their jobs.

In the organized territory of Township 5, Range 8 (T5R8), lives 93 year old Muriel Fortier, who is being forced to move away. Jennifer Goff investigates how a conservationist, Roxanne Quimby, an owner of land in T5R8 is pushing Fortier out.

In order for demonstrations to function properly, there has to be consensus among the group, which is done with Occupy Maine. Alan Hunter documents the importance of keeping consensus within the movement and giving people an opportunity to voice their opinions.

Sara Franklin highlights the life of Occupy Maine participants as they host a potluck supper. Franklin speaks to protests about the community they are building among each other.

Moving from one after school activity to another, Michee Jean constantly finds different extracurriculars to keep her occupied. Emily Bender captures the life of Jean, a teenager of Haitian decent.

Tonee Harbert captures the street scenes on Tyng and Tate Streets in Portland.

Lisa Mattingly documents the work of Corey Perreault, a mother who uses Christmas decorations to deal with economic struggles. Mattingly speaks to Perreault about decorations and using them as a cleansing ritual.