A refugee from Sudan, Nyapeni Chou Doul lives an entirely different life than she did in her native country. Kody Steffy captures the life of Doul, who lives in Portland.

Sally Steindorf speaks with members of varying Indian tribes to learn about basketmaking and the brown ash.
Issue 51-52, 2000

Kate Dodge explores the lives of Franco-American musicians who play traditional fiddle music.

Considered by some as the armpit of Maine, Lewiston, has developed a poor reputation. Claire Holman speaks to residents of the Franco-American community around town to showcase Lewiston's strength and beauty.

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.

Mark Emerson and others capture how three generations of Penobscot Indians are searching through their experiences to define what it means to be a Penobscot living in today's work.

As the Penobscot River recovers from centuries of environmental impacts, the restoration of river-based traditions remains a hope for the Penobscot Indian Nation. Sara Quinn documents how members of the Penobscot Tribe used to rely on the river, and today how they attempt to remain attached to it.

Gretchen Batz speaks to Ilsa Pasechnik, from the Russian colony in Richmond, Maine. Pasechnik shares stories about the music she loves and her losses in Russia.
Volume VI, Issue 3, 1984

In central Maine, there is a cluster of small communities that are home to many Swedish immigrants. Debbie Ziegler and others investigate how these communities continue to preserve the traditions of their forefathers.
Volume III, Issue 1 &2, 1976

Each day, ten men are needed for group prayer at the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland. Jennifer Freed documents the work members of the congregation do to keep their Jewish traditions and culture alive.
Volume XI, Issue 41, 1991