Barbershops are social places with a crowd of regulars. Julia Mickenberg takes readers inside two barbershops to highlight the culture within a barbershop.

Conceived to counteract the actions of the Westboro Baptist Church, a church that protests military funerals, the Patriot Guard Riders are comprised of veterans and people who have family serving in the military. Charla Hudlow highlights the work of the Patriot Guard Riders in Maine and their experiences with attending funerals and coping with death.

The legend behind the Penobscot River goes that the river itself shaped the culture of Penobscot people, and provided for them. Amanda Abel captures how the Penobscot people deal with the river being used for the needs of the industrial world.

Greggory Elliott explores the histories of various stores in downtown Waterville, and learns about how these business interact with the economics of the area.

Prairie Stuart-Wolff highlights the life of Laura Ochoa, a single mother who is raising a daughter alone after leaving an abusive husband. Stuart-Wolff speaks to Ochoa about her mexican heritage, immigrating to the United States, and her family.

Sally Steindorf speaks with members of varying Indian tribes to learn about basketmaking and the brown ash.

As Maine's largest myth, the Great North Woods provides questions about the Woods of today and tomorrow. Nancy Jesser explores which of these myths will survive over time.

Spanning the waterway of the Townsend Gut, the Southport Bridge is one of the only remaining swing bridges in Maine. Bonnie Rosenbaum discusses the history of the bridge and how the Lewis family now run the bridge.

Carolyn Vig reports on the Candian Pacific Railroad, discussing the railroad from the perspective of employees and train passengers. Vig covers the experience of passengers on the train and the opinions of railroad employees regarding the railroad.

The farming community in Benedicta, Maine plays an important role in creating the history of the community, as discussed by John Morris. Morris focuses on what creates a sense of place for those who live in Benedicta, speaking with farmers to learn about their experiences.

Tim Hughes investigates the controversy over rBST and discusses how cattle farming in Maine plays a role in the dialogue regarding the bovine growth hormone.

Jean Cheney discusses the gardening experience and the cultivation of roses.