For centuries, males have been the head of congregations for various religions. Katherine Bordwell captures how in Maine there are women who have taken on these leadership roles.

Luke Snyder highlights the life of Jordan Kratz, a Jewish punk rocker. Snyder discusses Kratz's punk rock lifestyle, interest in science fiction, and living with Hepatitis C.

Carole Martin discusses the problem of graffiti in Portland, despite the city putting up walls specifically for graffiti. Martin explores why graffiti artists put up art knowing that it will be taken down.

Allison Wightman documents the work done by Dan Lentz at Roy's Shoes in Portland, highlighting his profession as a cobbler.

Eric White captures the work and environment at Alan Auto in Portland, where wounded Volvo's are revived.

Going around Portland with her zine, Sigrid Harmon distributes art that she creates. Elicia Epstein profiles Harmon's music and art project.

Anna Hamilton highlights the accomplishments of various eaters at a burrito eating contest in Portland. Hamilton discusses how competitive eating becomes a lifestyle for these eaters.

Lisa Plihcik captures images of sculptors who attempt to make livings off of their artwork.

For individuals in Maine that live with Down syndrome, the STRIVE University offers a program geared toward giving individuals secondary education and employment opportunities. Anne Phillips captures how the students at STRIVE University cope with being on their own and their experiences.

Abdi Saeed speaks about the journey that his mother, Nimo Saeed, has gone through living in Somalia, coming to Maine, and learning English.

Jeremy Lurgio captures the efforts of Elizabeth Nagel within the Hispanic community and the Latin Community Council in Portland.

Sociologist Peter Rose argues that ethnic groups in Maine are not part of a homogeneous melting pot, but rather distinct contributors to an identifiable American stew.