Based in Portland, Edwige Charlot is an artist and printmaker. Greta Moran profiles Charlot as she makes prints and discusses her Haitian-French-American heritage and how art helps her make sense of her identity.

Throughout her life, Rainbow Cornelia has moved between the varying poles of protest and retreat. Greta Moran documents Cornelia's life as she explores the themes of finding a new home and creating a mode of living for oneself.

Located on Hobson's Wharf in Portland, Becky's Diner sees a particular set of regulars nearly everyday. Kate D. Philbrick and Kerry Elson speak to owner Becky Rand and patrons to learn about the diner and the atmosphere within.

Megan Hanson captures the life of Mary Ann Cupero, a trucker of 15 years.

Adrienne Schatz highlights life in the small town of Chesuncook, Maine. Schatz discusses the solitude that Chesuncook provides for its residents and their way of life.

After 27 years of organic certification, Meadowood Farms dropped their certification due to red tape and politics. Natalie Rose profiles how the farm has gone out on its own and hopes that customers remain loyal and support them.

The town of Keene, New Hampshire is known as the pumpkin capital of the world, holding a Guinness World record. Anne-Sophie Carpientier documents the work that goes into the Keene Pumpkin Festival, and the challenges that are faced by organizers due to Keene State College students.

As the binding spirit that brings her family together, Antoinette Bernier sees the importance of having patience with her large family. Lynn Kippax Jr. and Pamela Wood visit Bernier to speak about her family history and making bread.

Despite the outrage from fishermen, sea farmers are fencing off sections of coastal bottom. George Carey documents the controversy between mussel growers and lobstermen.

During the 1950's, a colony of Slavic immigrants came to Richmond, Maine. Gretchen Batz documents how the Slavic community integrated into the town.

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.

On the Chebeague Island, members of the island community grow concerned about the rising oil prices and what that means for them heating their homes in the winter. Mark Lebourdias explores how neighbors assist each other with time and money to prepare for the coming winter.