Juniper Lesnik explores how the Amistad social club in Portland offers individuals who suffer from mental health issues a place to convene and socialize.

The act of contradancing, a type of folk dance, is examined in this piece by Leila Childs. She explores the history of this folk dance, the music associated with it, and talks to the dancers themselves to uncover the social aspect of dancing.

Shana Berger explores the intricacies of the fishing industry in Maine, speaking to fishermen about their experiences and work.

Marcie Parker highlights the controversial life of Joe Soley, a landlord in the Old Port District of Portland, who many regard as a slumlord. Parker investigates Soley's life and his reputation as a slumlord.

A practitioner of alternative healing, Dana Roffler runs a healing business for animals and people. Melissa Matsubara discusses how Roffler uses Shamanism as a form of healing.

Melissa Turner investigates how pre-release centers allow incarcerated individuals to develop a sense of self-esteem and to address the issues that got them in trouble. Turner speaks with former residents of the center to learn about their incarceration experience and how their lives have changed.

Julie Jordan captures an image of Christopher Altvater lounging in class at Lee Academy.

Ayumi Horie captures images of people at the Clover Manor Nursing Home.

Each day, ten men are needed for group prayer at the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland. R. Todd Hoffman captures the work members of the congregation do to keep their Jewish traditions and culture alive.

After 40 years as a public health nurse, Alice Gibson shares her experiences. Ruth Kadra speaks to Gibson about working in public health and being involved in Kennebunk.

Short write ups on the lawyer George Willard, the Custom House Wharf in Portland, and the Colony Inn.

Winner of the 2009 Poetry Out Loud competition, Will Whitham speaks about participating again in 2010. Christy Hartman discusses Whitman's beliefs regarding poetry.