At the center of the city of Portland, Monument Square serves as the main location for Portland's political and economic activity. Cynthia Lee observes the activity around Monument Square to capture the essense of the downtown area.

Jean McGowan documents the 1994 gubernatorial race as an outside observer, highlighting the various campaigns, parties, and political beliefs. She discusses the campaigns with volunteers and staffers in order to get a behind the scenes look at the campaign process.

Jessica Lee learns about the Boys and Girls Club from facilitators and participants, and discusses the experiences of the youth at the organization.

Keeping the local memory of a community alive is important, and as Merritt Pridgeon discovers, in the small town of Weld, their history brings the community closer. Pridgeon discusses the history of the town, importance of the historical society, and tourism.

Although country music generally finds more popularity in the south, the country music scene in Maine has a large following. From radio to organizations, Elyssa East looks at how country music plays a role in certain communities of Maine.
Issue 51-52, 2000

Keeping the local memory of a community alive is important, and as Merritt Pridgeon discovers, in the small town of Weld, their history brings the community closer. Pridgeon discusses the history of the town, importance of the historical society, and tourism.
Volume XIII, Issue 49, 1997

James C. Curtis writes on the documentary tradition, comparing the work of Salt and the Farm Security Administration in Maine.

For generations, people have been coming to the Lakeside Pines campground in Bridgton. Sarah Collins documents experiences at Lakeside Pines Campground and the camps history.
Volume VIII, Issue 30, 1987

An advocate for victims of sexual abuse of the Catholic clergy, Paul Kendrick has confronted and pressured the Church since 1999 to do something for victims of abuse. Amanda Waldroupe speaks to Kendrick and others about their efforts, and the pushback that they have recieved from the Diocese of Portland.

At Reiche School in Portland, students are able to participate in a multilingual program, blending different social classes and cultures together. Jennifer Fayocavitz covers the stories of immigrants in Maine who attend Reiche School and their experiences at the school.