Dragon Cement, located between the towns of Thomaston and Rockland, utilizes the local geology to manufacture cement in New England. Tara Hayes highlights the work that Dragon Cement does for the cement industry and the environment.

Dragon Cement, located between the towns of Thomaston and Rockland, utilizes the local geology to manufacture cement in New England. Sara Crystal captures the work that Dragon Cement does for the cement industry and the environment.

The forestry industry in Maine comprises mainly of heavy machinery that allows loggers to get their wood, but among these loggers are horse loggers. Kelsey Bulger highlights the work of John Plowden, a horse logger, who makes a conscious effort to help the environment by using horses and his own hands for logging.

The forestry industry in Maine comprises mainly of heavy machinery that allows loggers to get their wood, but among these loggers are horse loggers. Kristin Wright captures the work of John Plowden, a horse logger, who makes a conscious effort to help the environment by using horses and his own hands for logging.

This piece investigates the browntail moth outbreak in Maine, specifically focused on the impact in Camden Hills State Park. Alongside the reporter, dive into the moth’s origins, their effects on both people and the environment, and the role climate change plays in their spread.

The Island Soundscape Project documents the sounds of the Maine coast, from the everyday to the highly unusual. They record birdcalls and babbling brooks, but also underwater animal calls and the weird moaning of suspension bridges. Their work draws on the traditions of soundscape studies, a field based on understanding the way people relate to their environment and their communities by studying sound. Its part scientific and part artistic, but it is all about the importance of learning to listen closely.

Robyn Redman captures the environment within Ernie Villeneuve's tattoo shop in Portland.

Robyn Redman captures the environment within Ernie Villeneuve's tattoo shop in Portland.

Eric White captures the work and environment at Alan Auto in Portland, where wounded Volvo's are revived.

Robyn Redman captures the environment within Ernie Villeneuve's tattoo shop in Portland.

A group of Salt students explore how the extraction and bottling of water in Fryeburg by Poland Springs will impact the residents and environment.

Eric White captures the work and environment at Alan Auto in Portland, where wounded Volvo's are revived.