Within the Education Department of the Maine State Prison, inmates are offered an opportunity to join a program geared towards giving inmates a way to prepare in rejoin public society. Hilary Niles discusses the Pre-Release Exit Program and the experiences of inmates within the prison.

Meredith Wade explores the traditional craft of basketweaving, speaking with basketmakers in the Agamenticus community.

In the middle of a nostalgic pop movement, Salt visits diners throughout Maine to see how they are being revived.

The image that most Americans think of when they hear the term trailer park is not a very appealing one. Jane Stevenson looks at Friendly Village in Gorham as more than just a trailer park, but as a small home community.

The WINGS (Women in Nurturing Group Support) support group aimed to help single mothers and women who were living in poverty by providing advice and assistance. Gerrie Brown, who ran this support group, is the focus of James Sylvan's research, which highlights Brown's work and her personal life.

As a social worker, Maurice Geoffroy sees people from all backgrounds and with varying situations. Salt follows Geoffroy around as he visits the elderly, welfare mothers, people laid off, and others.

As one of the more picturesquely preserved villages in New England, Beth Greenfield questions what happens when the natives are gone from Castine, Maine. Greenfield explores what happens when a place like Castine when memories of the past are lost.

Carolyn Mix documents the lives of Terry, Lib, and Nick who are redefining the meaning of the traditional family unit. As a lesbian family living in suburban Portland, they build their own unique structure to define what a family is for them and the traditions they hold.

Sarah Wise explores the world of the female sailors, uncovering that the idea that only men are ship captains and sailors is antiquated. Wise speaks with various female sailors to learn about their role models and careers.

Lisa Merlini highlights the lives of Mira Cua and Cong Ba Nguyen, a couple who have different nationalities, but were able to mix and meld them into the family they started.

As the rate of students who are homeschooled increases, Regina McCarthy investigates the reasons why parents elect to home school their children. Despite varying reasons, the common thread is that these parents find public school as the wrong place for their children.

Amy Harwood speaks to residents of Millinocket to learn how the changes within the mill and outside have left the town with few options for the future. Harwood discusses how the town was affected by it's major industry and how generations of family are dealing with transition.