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.

B.J. Bill highlights the lives of Portland's city councilmembers, focusing on their work within their districts. Hill covers topics ranging from economics to education.

As senior class president, Lily SanGiovanni is responsible for saying the Pledge of Allegiance over the intercom in the morning, but has decided to give her fellow students the option of not saying it. Emma Nobel documents how the tradition of reciting the Pledge has become controversial, and the issues it has caused at South Portland High School.

Making just 10% over the minimum wage, Crystal Cron still struggles to save money. Kelsey Nichols investigates how the standard of living is affected by the minimum wage in Portland, and how local businesses feel about changes to employee wages.

Suzannah Hoover documents the life of Marika O'Brien, a women from Freeport, Maine.

As a hunting guide, Tim Barry has to balance his work as a guide and a father. Katie Hayes documents Barry's work in the field.

In Maine, there are stage storytellers who keep stories about the state alive, in part due to state pride. Tim Peterson documents the work that storytellers do to recount stories about Maine, and speaks about the different themes that present themselves in the stories.

Molly Sircher documents the music group Cerberus Shoal, and speaks to the band members about their experiences touring and performing.

At the Salt boatyard in Kennebunk, Tim Dowling is working with twelve apprentices to create a 45 foot Herreshoff ketch. Julien LeSieur documents the work Dowling has done and the steps that need to be taken to complete the project.

A key staple to fishing is bait, and in Maine there are individuals who practice wormdigging. Jennifer Dowell speaks with some of these men and learns about capturing and dealing bait.

Unlike the average homeless shelter, Friendship House houses homeless alcoholics who are attemping to stay sober. Erin Hurney documents the lives and experiences of individuals who stay at Friendship House.

Growing up roller skating at Great Skates in Bangor, Tiffani Lindsey now manages the rink. Charlie Weber documents how the rink is scheduled to close during the summer of 2016, and how devoted patrons are upset.