Kate Raley explores the subject of blacksmithing with local area blacksmiths, who discuss their relationship to the trade and the current trends.

Sally Soule discusses the hobby of birding with various individuals, learning about birds and personal stories.

Pamela Wood documents the opinions of other towns people regarding the Pittston Company refinery.

Andrew Harsig visits the Old Town Canoe Company to document the creation of traditional wooden canoes.

Lindsay Eaves discusses the life of Eugene Weir, a convicted sex offender, and how him moving into the Cumberland community has affected the lives of parents.

Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

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.

Christopher Turner delves into the history and Indian traditions of Native American. Turner discusses the identity and culture of Native Americans through personal interviews.

In Maine, souring clock faces are part of a still living tradition of public clocks. Robert Warner documents how these clocks are still in use by communities.

Auction houses play an important role in Maine for the trading of antiques and collectibles. Molly Gerbracht explores the auctioneering business and those who frequent the auctions.

When Taunton Bay closed off to fisherman and draggers in 2000, fishermen who made their livelihoods in those waters began to suffer financially. Kelsey Abbott highlights how the fishermen who harvested mussels in Taunton Bay are facing bankruptcy and business instability,due to their displacement.

Andrea Maio highlights the history of Wilhelm Reich, a psychoanalyst who lived and worked in Maine. Maio explores the Wilhelm Reich Museum and learns about Reich from Mary Byrd Higgins, director of the museum.