Erika Preuss captures a photograph of a Cambodian interpreter at work.

Erika Preuss captures the work of David Brennan, a funeral home director at Hobbs Funeral Home.

Erika Preuss documents the life of Martin Steingesser, a poet and man who practices many forms of art.

Erika Preuss captures a photograph of Crackers, the Portland Pirates' mascot, leading the crowd in celebrating a good play on the ice.

Amy O'Leary speaks to Tim Chalmers, a mascot for multiple venues and teams. O'Leary speaks about Chalmers' performances, his desire to be a professional mascot, and studying mortuary science.

Mira Ptacin highlights the work of David Brennan, a funeral home director at Hobbs Funeral Home. Ptacin speaks to Brennan about his profession and the various job functions at a funeral home.

Erika Gatz documents the work of boat shop apprentices at the Carpenter's Boat Shop in Pemaquid, Maine.

With materials from the thrift store, Bob Giordano rebinds books on his shelves. Erika Lantz profiles how reading and literature are key to Giordano's life.

After three generations of family growing up in Portland, Mony Hang is trying to pass on the culture of Cambodia that he never knew. Erika Lantz documents the history of the Hang family, the challenges that they faced in Cambodia, and their struggles to maintain their cultural identity in Portland.

Shortly after moving to Portland, Lucas Willard began to hear about bed bugs frequently, and decided to investigate the epidemic striking Portland. Erika Gatz and Willard speak to experts regarding insects and how pest control tries to solve the infestation in the area.

For doll maker Marion Bunton, her life changed when her husband began to show signs of Alzheimer's. Erika Lantz documents how Bunton coped with her husbands condition.

Without ever having formal culinary training, Guy Hernandez has been successful with his restaurant Bar Lola, located in Portland. Erika Gatz captures the work done by Hernandez and his wife at home and at the restaurant.