For many women beauty pageants are a full time investment. Diane Cook discusses the pageant scene in Maine by speaking to contestants, volunteers, and pageant producers.

Krista Mahr documents the growth of the Cambodian community in Portland, speaking with several individuals regarding their culture and religion.

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.

Unlike other Catholic religious orders in Maine, the Sister of the Precious Blood are a cloistered group. Mary Pope explores the daily lives of the sisters who's whole world exists within the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Portland.

Thomas Brown investigates the controversy regarding the development of the Basin Mills Dam on the Penobscot River. He focuses on topics related to development versus conservation, the life cycle and existence of salmon in the river, and the environmental impact of the dam.

Pamela Green explores the culture of the Passamaquoddy by talking to students at Lee Academy. Green discusses with the students how their school understands their culture and traditions, allowing them to keep with their identity.

Jessica Misslin highlights the history of Peabody House in Portland and lives of its residents. These individuals live with HIV/AIDS and are offered place to stay and call home.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to The Forks in the Maine wilderness.

For nearly half a century, Ken Campbell has been caulking boats. Carl Young speaks to Campbell about getting into the trade and the work that goes into repairing a boat.

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.

Short write ups on the lawyer George Willard, the Custom House Wharf in Portland, and the Colony Inn.

Heidi Sistare highlights the work of Lisa Pixley, a trailblazer in the energetic printmaking community in Portland. Sistare speaks to Pixley about her printing studio, Pickwick Independent Press, and about being an artist.