At the Pierce family farm in West Gardner, pigs, chickens, and cows are routinely slaughtered. Liza Semler captures the work the Pierce family does in their slaughterhouse.

At the Pierce family farm in West Gardner, pigs, chickens, and cows are routinely slaughtered. Liza Semler captures the work the Pierce family does in their slaughterhouse.

In an effort to bring lightheartedness back into society, Katie West started the Levity Institute to promote happiness and laughter. West speaks about spreading joy and laughter in public spaces, and how growing up in a home with depression gives her mission to promote happiness more meaning.

Along the proposed route of the East-West Highway, owners of businesses and community members have varying opinions about the impact of the highway. Alice Quinlan investigates how the highway could cause changes in these communities and on the economy for small towns.

Since he was young, Reid Chapman has enjoyed the outdoors and farming. Ernest Eaton and others document the story of Chapman, an 80 year old man who farms in West Kennebunk.

Since he was young, Reid Chapman has enjoyed the outdoors and farming. Jay York and others document the story of Chapman, an 80 year old man who farms in West Kennebunk.

Ned Whiteaker documents the life of Steve Papoojian, a blacksmith from West Athens, Maine.

In West Bath, a small group is dedicated to revitalize West Bath Seaside Grange into an organization that serves everyone and focuses on community service. Leslie Chang documents the work the Smith family has done for the grange, and how it still holds traditions from the 1800s.

Living out in West Peru, Mary Turner always has stories to share. Kelly Emery visits Turner and learns how to make butter on a churn.

Alexandra Marvar documents the work that Elizabeth Papps does to support kids at the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland.

A longtime friend of Monty Washburn, Mary Turner works and lives on a farm in West Peru. James Jannetti speaks to Turner about her life experiences.

A longtime friend of Monty Washburn, Mary Turner works and lives on a farm in West Peru. James Jannetti speaks to Turner about her life experiences.