In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

The act of contra dancing, 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.

Kyle Glover captures the daily life of a Sudanese family in Portland.

Jessica Lee learns about the Boys and Girls Club from facilitators and participants, and discusses the experiences of the youth at the organization.

As a survivor of the genocide in Darfur, El Fadel discusses the importance of sharing one's story. Kelsie Bohl documents El Fadel's story and the experience he had in Darfur.

Recounting her life in Darfur, Marwa Abdalla speaks about the opportunities that she has in the United States, and how the people in Darfur have nothing in comparison. Abdalla discusses the importance of getting an education while in the United States, and the dream of going to Darfur after the war is over.

Yevonnie Lowe documents the challenges faced by African immigrants in Maine and how they balance two distinct cultures.

Speaking about Darfur nearly all of the time, Hassan Cober, a journalist born in Darfur came to Portland with his family because of the Sudanese people safe in America. Hannah Fox captures the life of Cober.

In the past year, the rural town of Monson has been in transition. A non profit organization has invested millions of dollars into the economically struggling town in the hopes of attracting artists to work and live. The townspeople of Monson share their opinions on what all this change means for the town, and what could possibly come next.

Leaving a successfull career and her home in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to an ethnic war, Adele Ngoy dreamed of bringing her favorite holiday to Portland. Emily Ambrose highlights the the efforts of Ngoy to host a gala, bringing International Women's Day to Portland.

As a young woman who was raised in another country for half of her life, Nyalat Biliew strives to maintain one part of herself, without losing the other. Yevonnie Lowe documents how Nyalat faces the challenges of balancing two distinct cultures: American and Nuer.

The Sudanese Community Association of Maine hosts events geared towards showing their children the importance of education and going to school. Kyle Boelte highlights the work of Matthew Kongo, president of the Sudanese Community Association of Maine, and discusses his life in Portland and helping his community.