Drive about 20 miles north of Portland, Maine and you’ll arrive at Pineland. It looks like a college campus: brick buildings with stately pillars, it’s surrounded by rolling hills. But Pineland’s exterior doesn’t tell you about its history. It opened as an institution for people with disabilities in 1908. Alexa Burke spoke with people who lived and worked at Pineland to learn about the history of institutionalization and the legacies that remain today.

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

For nearly 40 years, Sam and Hazel Wildes have been familiar figures at the Cape Porpoise Pier. Kelly Emery documents how the Wildes have become a staple for the community, and speaks about their experiences there.

Brandan Haskins explores the world of musicians who perform traditional music. Haskins speaks to musicians about the traditions that they carry and their performances.

Roger Price documents the life of Chub Foster, a man who was a guide in the North Woods when everyone there was a woodsman.

Jill Gardner discusses the history of Bonnie's Diner in Winslow, Maine, and talks to regulars about their experiences there.

Jaimson York discusses the lives of several collectors, who collect different kinds of objects, but are united in their connection to place since they all live in Maine. York uncovers the differences among collectors and how they view their collections.

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.

In a small cabin in the wood, Carolyn and Michael Chute live surrounded by papers containing the work of Carolyn. Brandi Neal explores the life of Carolyn Chute, an author who writes novels and expresses her feelings about the government and politics.

Carolyn Mix documents the lives of Terry, Lib, and Nick who are redefining the meaning of the traditional family unit. As a lesbian family living in suburban Portland, they build their own unique structure to define what a family is for them and the traditions they hold.

Brendan Moore explores the culture of independent film making in Maine, speaking to filmmakers and discussing films.

Education is important for individuals of all backgrounds and while behavorial, conduct, and attentional disorderd individuals may have a difficult time in a traditional public schools, there is an option for them in Portland. Sarah Burke investigates the Pupil Rehabilitation and Education Program, a publicly funded alternative school that gives students a second chance at education.