Written as the first chapter to her own book, Ida Allen shares her childhood story about growing up in the woods of Maine.

As a sociologist, Peter Rose sees tourism as having a caste system. Rose explains how he views colonists as brahmins and bus tourers near the bottom of the system.

For generations, Bessie Swain has taught individuals in New England how to weave. Lynn Kippax Jr. captures images of Swain as she works her craft.

Julia Whyel documents the lives of people who in in East Bayside, a neighborhood in Portland, highlighting how the community faces long term changes due to urban development.

Quincy Slobod speaks about her experience being homeschooled, and trying to decided if she should go to a normal school before going off to college.

Thalassa Raasch documents the lives of Randy and Sarah Bellavance, a blind married couple. Raasch highlights how the couple live and see their day-to-day lives.

Thalassa Raasch documents the lives of Randy and Sarah Bellavance, a blind married couple. Raasch highlights how the couple live and see their day-to-day lives.

Melanie Fiander captures the work and life of Erik Desjarlais, the chef/proprietor of Bandol in Portland's Old Port, who sees himself first and foremost as a cook.

Building Alternatives provides juveniles serving a prison sentence opportunties for vocational education. Collette Sosnowy speaks to educators and students with the Building Alternatives program about their experiences and the opportunities the program offers.

Around the Saco area, people are familiar with stories regarding the Saco River and a curse. Anne Harrison and Pat Shrader speak to Marion Banks to confirm whether or not the curse is real.

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Brendan Haskins recounts the life of Rita Prout-Farley, the owner of a vintage clothing store in Portland. Rita discusses her business and the obstacles she had to overcome.