The legend behind the Penobscot River goes that the river itself shaped the culture of Penobscot people, and provided for them. Elizabeth Scoville explores how the Penobscot people deal with the river being used for the needs of the industrial world, speaking to members of the tribe about their culture and community.

Kristin Petersen documents the life of Matthew Heintz, a musician and performer known as the Northwoods Balladeer.

As a forager, Evan Strusinski goes through the wilds of Maine to find mushrooms. Anna Schechter captures Strusinski's work.

Michael Kautz documents the work done at Peterson's Custom Meats in Stockholm, Maine with moose.

After joining Bert McBurnie into the wilderness at Chesuncook Lake to look for a lost hunter, Salt students speak to the hunter after he is found.

Lisa Rollins documents the experience of students who attend schools in Allagash.

As a collector of old bottles, Ted Towne believes that there is history in each bottle. Paul Jackson speaks to Towne about his hobby and how each bottle represents something new.

Britta-Lena Lasko documents the work of crossing guards in Portland.

Standing at four and a half feet tall, Ida Allen can stand up for herself. Anne Gorham documents Allen's life as the daughter of a settler and growing up in the wilderness of Maine.

Kelly Kilgallon captures the work of Mel, a registered Maine Guide and hunter.

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For a tiny store in Lubec, FitzHenry's has everything. Pamela Wood speaks to Fred McClure about the history of Fitzhenry's Store.